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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: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $17,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,522

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $16,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $18,400
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $17,627
Essence Group 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo tray 135 135 80
Cargo mat 80 80 95
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Essence Group 2,592    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo tray 123 123 67
Cargo mat 73 73 78
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 3,310 215 1,155
Options (change) 3,147 196 1,000
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $37,900 $46,010 $20,450
Total Invoice $36,390 $44,196 $19,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,198
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19185/65-15
Total Price$37,900$46,010$20,450
Adjustments for Features-5,905-10,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,995$35,030$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,035$0
Total Invoice$36,390$44,196$19,522
Adjustments for Features-5,670-10,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,720$33,649$19,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,929$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRio
TrimBaseAvenirEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,455$12,530$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$10,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,670-10,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in101.6 in
Length197.5 in172.6 in
Width73.5 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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