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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: $26,955

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,314

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $33,535
Base Invoice $18,432 $32,194
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Technology Package 2,400  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 495  
Cargo tray 80 140
LFX V6 engine   0
Navigation system   795
Leather Group   2,075
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Technology Package 2,167  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 410  
Cargo tray 67 123
LFX V6 engine   0
Navigation system   700
Leather Group   1,992
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 6,740 4,205
Options (change) 6,057 3,867
Destination 825 925
Total Price $26,955 $38,665
Total Invoice $25,314 $36,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,524
Model Year20152014
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$26,955$38,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,955$37,465
Total Invoice$25,314$36,986
Adjustments for Features0-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,314$35,838

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152014
ModelForteLaCrosse
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
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 
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$3,600$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152014
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested25037%
Total Not Requested42563%
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 lights0No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested177573%
Total Not Requested65027%

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