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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $13,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $13,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSpectra
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $15,995
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $14,955
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
2.4L I4 0    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Rear spoiler   245  
Remote start     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
2.4L I4 0    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Rear spoiler   216  
Remote start     215
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
Options (change) 1,295 1,540 1,350
Options (change) 1,140 1,356 1,200
Destination 860 860 650
Total Price $31,745 $36,200 $17,995
Total Invoice $30,414 $34,672 $16,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,698
Model Year201120112008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSpectra
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/50-16
Total Price$31,745$36,200$17,995
Adjustments for Features-6,170-8,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,575$27,730$17,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,155$0
Total Invoice$30,414$34,672$16,805
Adjustments for Features-5,911-8,1120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,503$26,560$16,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,057$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201120112008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSpectra
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,865$10,165$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,170$8,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,911-8,1120

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20112008
ModelLaCrosseSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in102.8 in
Length196.9 in177.2 in
Width73.1 in68.3 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft312.2 ft3

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