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Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelForteLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,262 $30,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700 900 900
Cargo net 40    
Universal garage door opener 70    
MP3-compatible player   545  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610 747 747
Cargo net 32    
Universal garage door opener 55    
MP3-compatible player   452  
Options (change) 1,990 1,445 900
Options (change) 1,712 1,199 747
Destination 695 750 750
Total Price $20,180 $29,985 $34,030
Total Invoice $19,067 $28,211 $32,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,057
Model Year201020082008
ModelForteLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$20,180$29,985$34,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,180$28,830$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,020
Total Invoice$19,067$28,211$32,096
Adjustments for Features0-1,087-2,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,067$27,124$30,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,916

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201020082008
ModelForteLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$1,595$2,750$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,087-2,056

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102008
ModelForteLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.5 in
Length178.3 in198.1 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%

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