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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $15,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $15,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelLaCrosseRioRio
TrimBaseLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $28,963 $13,330 $13,990
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
195/55HR15   285  
Value Package   600  
Floor mats   95 95
Rear spoiler   300  
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
195/55HR15   250  
Value Package   535  
Floor mats   72 72
Rear spoiler   250  
Options (change) 0 1,280 95
Options (change) 0 1,107 72
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $31,045 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $29,838 $15,132 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,642
Model Year201220102010
ModelLaCrosseRioRio
TrimBaseLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$31,045$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-3,9450-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,100$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0
Total Invoice$29,838$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-3,7920-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,046$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$728$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220102010
ModelLaCrosseRioRio
TrimBaseLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,840$895$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,945$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7920-353

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122010
ModelLaCrosseRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in98.4 in
Length196.9 in167.3 in
Width73.1 in66.7 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,836 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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