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Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,295

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $11,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,055

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $11,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSpectra
TrimCXSSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $32,380 $15,995
Base Invoice $26,262 $30,599 $14,955
CD changer, in-dash 695 150 300
Sunroof 900 900 700
Remote start     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
CD changer, in-dash 577 124 250
Sunroof 747 747 625
Remote start     215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 1,595 1,050 1,650
Options (change) 1,324 871 1,450
Destination 750 750 650
Total Price $30,135 $34,180 $18,295
Total Invoice $28,336 $32,220 $17,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,736
Model Year200820082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSpectra
TrimCXSSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18205/50-16
Total Price$30,135$34,180$18,295
Adjustments for Features-3,770-4,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,365$29,385$18,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,020$0
Total Invoice$28,336$32,220$17,055
Adjustments for Features-3,545-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,791$27,700$17,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,909$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year200820082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSpectra
TrimCXSSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,840$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,770$4,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,545-4,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20082008
ModelLaCrosseSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in102.8 in
Length198.1 in177.2 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.2 ft3

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