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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: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $33,535
Base Invoice $16,660 $32,194
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 70  
Cargo tray 75 140
Leather Group   2,075
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Cargo tray 60 123
Leather Group   1,992
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 2,065 3,410
Options (change) 1,772 3,167
Destination 695 925
Total Price $20,255 $37,870
Total Invoice $19,127 $36,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,172
Model Year20102014
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-17
Total Price$20,255$37,870
Adjustments for Features0-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,255$32,665
Total Invoice$19,127$36,286
Adjustments for Features0-4,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,127$31,299

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102014
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,545$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,987

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102014
ModelForteLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.7 in
Length178.3 in196.9 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height57.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,757 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137557%
Total Not Requested105043%

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