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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: $26,630

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,953

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $33,635
Base Invoice $18,528 $32,290
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Technology Package 2,300  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 95 80
Cargo tray 80 140
Rear spoiler 295 385
Premium I Group   4,390
LFX V6 engine   0
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Technology Package 2,074  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo mat 78 70
Cargo tray 67 123
Rear spoiler 244 339
Premium I Group   4,214
LFX V6 engine   0
Navigation system   436
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 6,330 6,685
Options (change) 5,625 6,234
Destination 800 925
Total Price $26,630 $41,245
Total Invoice $24,953 $39,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,440
Model Year20142015
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$26,630$41,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$39,095
Total Invoice$24,953$39,449
Adjustments for Features0-2,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,953$37,393

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142015
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,500$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,056

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142015
ModelForteLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.7 in
Length179.5 in196.9 in
Width70.1 in73.1 in
Height56.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft310.8 ft3

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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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested167547%
Total Not Requested187553%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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