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Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,450

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $17,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,522

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $16,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $17,627 $32,318 $43,075
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo mat 95 80 80
Cargo tray 80 135 135
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Essence Group   2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Cargo mat 78 73 73
Cargo tray 67 123 123
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Essence Group   2,592  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 1,155 3,310 215
Options (change) 1,000 3,147 196
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $20,450 $37,900 $46,010
Total Invoice $19,522 $36,390 $44,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,110
Model Year201820182018
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$20,450$37,900$46,010
Adjustments for Features0-4,955-10,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,450$32,945$35,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,035
Total Invoice$19,522$36,390$44,196
Adjustments for Features0-4,758-9,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,522$31,632$34,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,929

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182018
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosse
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
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
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 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,500$7,455$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,758-9,635

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelRioLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in114.4 in
Length172.6 in197.5 in
Width67.9 in73.5 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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