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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: $27,885

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,109

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $20,410 $32,318 $43,075
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Floor mats 125    
Remote start 495    
Cargo net 50    
Cargo mat 95 80 80
Cargo tray 80 135 135
Rear spoiler 295 415 415
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Premium Group   5,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Floor mats 102    
Remote start 410    
Cargo net 42    
Cargo mat 78 73 73
Cargo tray 67 123 123
Rear spoiler 244 378 378
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Premium Group   4,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 5,390 8,720 630
Options (change) 4,804 8,185 574
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $27,885 $43,310 $46,425
Total Invoice $26,109 $41,428 $44,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,799
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$27,885$43,310$46,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,680-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,885$39,630$42,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,640
Total Invoice$26,109$41,428$44,574
Adjustments for Features0-3,520-3,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,109$37,908$40,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,677

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
HD radio$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,175$6,855$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,520-3,989

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelForteLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.4 in
Length179.5 in197.5 in
Width70.1 in73.5 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested397589%
Total Not Requested50011%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested265068%
Total Not Requested127532%

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