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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $17,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $17,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelLaCrosseSpectraSpectra
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $30,394 $14,540 $15,380
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
Leather Group 2,210    
Alloy wheels   400  
Remote start   250 250
Rear spoiler   375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
Sunroof   750 750
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
Leather Group 2,121    
Alloy wheels   360  
Remote start   215 215
Rear spoiler   325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360 360
Sunroof   675 675
Options (change) 3,405 2,175 1,400
Options (change) 3,173 1,935 1,250
Destination 875 650 650
Total Price $35,940 $18,375 $18,500
Total Invoice $34,442 $17,125 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,405
Model Year201320092009
ModelLaCrosseSpectraSpectra
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$35,940$18,375$18,500
Adjustments for Features-7,2700-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,670$18,375$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$34,442$17,125$17,280
Adjustments for Features-6,9670-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,475$17,125$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201320092009
ModelLaCrosseSpectraSpectra
TrimBaseEXSX
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  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
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  
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  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,040$1,770$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,270$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9670-210

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20132009
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 Weight3,836 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested1255%
Total Not Requested257595%

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