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Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseRioRio
TrimCXCXLCXSLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,830 $24,330 $27,330 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $20,630 $22,992 $25,827 $14,480 $15,110
Satellite radio 325 325 325    
Rear spoiler 275 275 275 300  
Folding second row seats 275        
Alloy wheels 350        
MP3-compatible player   545 545    
Audio controls on steering wheel   120 120    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   100      
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
Satellite radio 270 270 270    
Rear spoiler 228 228 228 250  
Folding second row seats 228        
Alloy wheels 290        
MP3-compatible player   452 452    
Audio controls on steering wheel   100 100    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   83      
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 1,225 1,365 1,265 1,445 95
Options (change) 1,016 1,133 1,050 1,247 72
Destination 660 660 660 695 695
Total Price $23,715 $26,355 $29,255 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $22,306 $24,785 $27,537 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,664
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseRioRio
TrimCXCXLCXSLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6240hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9240, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/60-16225/55-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$23,715$26,355$29,255$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-50-2,120-2,2450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$24,235$27,010$17,135$16,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$3,345$550$0
Total Invoice$22,306$24,785$27,537$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-47-1,994-2,1130-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,259$22,791$25,424$16,422$15,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$3,165$827$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseRioRio
TrimCXCXLCXSLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Front side airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights  $125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50  
Trip computer $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,945$4,015$4,140$1,895$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$2,120$2,245$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-1,994-2,1130-282

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in98.4 in
Length198.1 in167.3 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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