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Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelLucerneLucerneRio
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $17,500
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $16,675
Stability control 495    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Sunroof 900 900  
4.6L V8 2,000    
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Stability control 411    
Navigation system 1,490 1,490  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Sunroof 747 747  
4.6L V8 1,850    
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 5,985 2,695 2,295
Options (change) 5,158 2,237 2,072
Destination 725 725 750
Total Price $33,975 $37,685 $20,545
Total Invoice $31,648 $35,342 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,732
Model Year200620062012
ModelLucerneLucerneRio
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,975$37,685$20,545
Adjustments for Features-450-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,525$35,660$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$0
Total Invoice$31,648$35,342$19,497
Adjustments for Features-419-1,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,229$33,443$19,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,214$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062012
ModelLucerneLucerneRio
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,975$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-419-1,8990

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062012
ModelLucerneRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in101.2 in
Length203.2 in171.9 in
Width73.8 in67.7 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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