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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $27,030 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $13,305 $25,956 $28,414 $32,456
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85      
Temporary spare tire   100 100 100
Machined alloy wheels   350    
2.4L I4     0  
Rear spoiler       245
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65      
Temporary spare tire   88 88 88
Machined alloy wheels   308    
2.4L I4     0  
Rear spoiler       216
Options (change) 1,085 450 100 345
Options (change) 957 396 88 304
Destination 650 860 860 860
Total Price $15,760 $28,340 $30,550 $35,005
Total Invoice $14,912 $27,212 $29,362 $33,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,688
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4182hp I4182hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15245/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$15,760$28,340$30,550$35,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,570-5,995-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$24,770$24,555$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0$2,155
Total Invoice$14,912$27,212$29,362$33,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,428-5,762-7,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$23,784$23,600$25,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$184$0$2,053

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$920$4,490$6,915$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,570$5,995$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,428-5,762-7,967

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092011
ModelRioLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in111.7 in
Length166.9 in196.9 in
Width66.7 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft313.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900		1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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