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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: $15,260

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $15,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,407

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $15,431

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelRioRioLaCrosse
TrimLXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,225 $14,025 $30,170
Base Invoice $12,550 $13,305 $28,963
Power Package 600 600  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Floor mats 85 85  
Rear spoiler 300    
2.4L I4 Hybrid     0
Power Package 535 535  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 357  
Floor mats 65 65  
Rear spoiler 250    
2.4L I4 Hybrid     0
Options (change) 1,385 1,085 0
Options (change) 1,207 957 0
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $15,260 $15,760 $31,045
Total Invoice $14,407 $14,912 $29,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,124
Model Year200920092012
ModelRioRioLaCrosse
TrimLXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/55-15235/50-17
Total Price$15,260$15,760$31,045
Adjustments for Features0-700-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,260$15,060$26,400
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$14,407$14,912$29,838
Adjustments for Features0-662-4,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,407$14,250$25,374
Cost Above Minimum$157$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092012
ModelRioRioLaCrosse
TrimLXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$520$1,220$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-662-4,464

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
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.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

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
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

2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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