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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimCXLSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,010 $33,805 $17,755
Base Invoice $26,469 $31,946 $16,962
MP3-compatible player 545    
Stability control 495    
Folding second row seats 275    
Bluetooth cell phone link 50 50  
Designer Plus Package     750
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
MP3-compatible player 452    
Stability control 411    
Folding second row seats 228    
Bluetooth cell phone link 42 42  
Designer Plus Package     692
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 1,365 50 1,220
Options (change) 1,133 42 1,080
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $30,125 $34,605 $19,870
Total Invoice $28,352 $32,738 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,483
Model Year200920092017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimCXLSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp 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)225/60-16235/50-18185/65-15
Total Price$30,125$34,605$19,870
Adjustments for Features-990-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,135$32,465$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,330$0
Total Invoice$28,352$32,738$18,937
Adjustments for Features-932-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,420$30,713$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,293$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimCXLSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$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 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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 
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,015$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-932-2,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092017
ModelLaCrosseRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in101.2 in
Length198.1 in172.0 in
Width73.0 in67.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.2,730 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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