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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelForteLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $18,190 $28,414 $32,456
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package   650  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
3.6L V6   1,370  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package   572  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
3.6L V6   1,206  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Options (change) 3,590 5,310 3,290
Options (change) 3,127 4,674 2,896
Destination 750 860 860
Total Price $23,440 $35,760 $37,950
Total Invoice $22,067 $33,948 $36,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,778
Model Year201220112011
ModelForteLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$23,440$35,760$37,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$33,545$33,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265
Total Invoice$22,067$33,948$36,212
Adjustments for Features0-2,103-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$31,845$32,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$417

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220112011
ModelForteLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,975$5,190$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,103-3,950

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
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.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%
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 CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

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