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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: $14,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $18,090
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $17,167
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     115
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Premium Package     2,345
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 5,210 3,190 2,615
Options (change) 4,586 2,808 2,438
Destination 860 860 825
Total Price $35,660 $37,850 $21,530
Total Invoice $33,860 $36,124 $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: $11,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,885
Model Year201120112015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$35,660$37,850$21,530
Adjustments for Features-2,680-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$33,245$21,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0
Total Invoice$33,860$36,124$20,430
Adjustments for Features-2,545-4,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,315$31,729$20,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$414$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$7,580$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,545-4,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112015
ModelLaCrosseRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in101.2 in
Length196.9 in171.9 in
Width73.1 in67.7 in
Height59.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested295099%
Total Not Requested251%

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