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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: $23,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $33,535
Base Invoice $18,190 $32,194
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo tray 75 140
Navigation system   795
Leather Group   2,075
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo tray 60 123
Navigation system   700
Leather Group   1,992
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 3,665 4,205
Options (change) 3,187 3,867
Destination 750 925
Total Price $23,515 $38,665
Total Invoice $22,127 $36,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,511
Model Year20122014
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
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$23,515$38,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,515$35,165
Total Invoice$22,127$36,986
Adjustments for Features0-3,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,127$33,638

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122014
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,348

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122014
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
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested157565%
Total Not Requested85035%

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