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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $31,660
Base Invoice $18,000 $30,394
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo tray 75 135
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo tray 60 119
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 3,665 6,450
Options (change) 3,187 5,967
Destination 695 875
Total Price $23,255 $38,985
Total Invoice $21,882 $37,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,724
Model Year20112013
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,255$38,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$35,185
Total Invoice$21,882$37,236
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,882$33,606

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112013
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,630

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112013
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 Weight2,870 lb.4,045 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
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested187552%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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