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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: $24,155

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,734

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimEXCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $27,330
Base Invoice $18,528 $25,827
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 275
Remote start 495 190
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   900
Audio controls on steering wheel   120
Heated front seats   295
Stability control   495
MP3-compatible player   545
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 228
Remote start 410 158
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   747
Audio controls on steering wheel   100
Heated front seats   245
Stability control   411
MP3-compatible player   452
Options (change) 3,855 3,145
Options (change) 3,406 2,611
Destination 800 660
Total Price $24,155 $31,135
Total Invoice $22,734 $29,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,293
Model Year20142006
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimEXCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,155$31,135
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,105$31,135
Total Invoice$22,734$29,098
Adjustments for Features-1,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,805$29,098

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142006
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimEXCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9290

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142006
ModelForteLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.5 in
Length179.5 in198.1 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested235065%
Total Not Requested127535%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%

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