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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimCXSSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $32,380 $18,090
Base Invoice $26,262 $30,599 $17,167
MP3-compatible player 545    
Sunroof 900 900  
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     115
MP3-compatible player 452    
Sunroof 747 747  
Premium Package     2,345
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 1,445 900 2,615
Options (change) 1,199 747 2,438
Destination 750 750 825
Total Price $29,985 $34,030 $21,530
Total Invoice $28,211 $32,096 $20,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,360
Model Year200820082015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimCXSSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$29,985$34,030$21,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$33,005$20,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,020$0
Total Invoice$28,211$32,096$20,430
Adjustments for Features0-967-579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,211$31,129$19,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimCXSSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,765$3,790$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-967-579

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082015
ModelLaCrosseRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in101.2 in
Length198.1 in171.9 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

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