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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: $16,865

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $12,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,534

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $10,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimLXCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,900 $27,790
Base Invoice $15,599 $26,262
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 115  
MP3-compatible player   545
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 93  
MP3-compatible player   452
Options (change) 165 545
Options (change) 135 452
Destination 800 750
Total Price $16,865 $29,085
Total Invoice $16,534 $27,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,172
Model Year20142008
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimLXCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-17
Total Price$16,865$29,085
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,865$25,105
Total Invoice$16,534$27,464
Adjustments for Features0-3,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,534$23,706

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142008
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimLXCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$970$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,758

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142008
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 Weight2,981 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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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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