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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: $19,800

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,863

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseRio
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $17,755
Base Invoice $28,963 $16,962
Convenience Package 1,070  
Cargo tray 135 80
Universal garage door opener   350
Eco Package   600
Floor mats   120
Convenience Package 1,027  
Cargo tray 119 67
Universal garage door opener   291
Eco Package   551
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 1,205 1,150
Options (change) 1,146 1,006
Destination 875 895
Total Price $32,250 $19,800
Total Invoice $30,984 $18,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,748
Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseRio
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$32,250$19,800
Adjustments for Features-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,780$19,800
Total Invoice$30,984$18,863
Adjustments for Features-2,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,611$18,863

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseRio
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,890$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3730

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122017
ModelLaCrosseRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in101.2 in
Length196.9 in172.0 in
Width73.1 in67.7 in
Height59.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft313.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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%
Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Automatic start / stop150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%

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