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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: $21,865

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,712

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $33,805
Base Invoice $18,380 $31,946
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 900
Cargo net 40  
Bluetooth cell phone link   50
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 747
Cargo net 32  
Bluetooth cell phone link   42
Options (change) 1,790 950
Options (change) 1,557 789
Destination 775 750
Total Price $21,865 $35,505
Total Invoice $20,712 $33,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,571
Model Year20132009
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$21,865$35,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,865$34,230
Total Invoice$20,712$33,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,712$32,283

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132009
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,075$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132009
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 Weight2,730 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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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%

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