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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: $19,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $19,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $13,305 $32,318 $43,075
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 85    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Metal pedals   180 180
Rear spoiler   415 415
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 65    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Metal pedals   164 164
Rear spoiler   378 378
Options (change) 1,085 990 595
Options (change) 957 901 542
Destination 650 925 925
Total Price $15,760 $35,580 $46,390
Total Invoice $14,912 $34,144 $44,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,467
Model Year200920182018
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$15,760$35,580$46,390
Adjustments for Features0-7,050-13,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$28,530$32,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,035
Total Invoice$14,912$34,144$44,542
Adjustments for Features0-6,765-13,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$27,379$31,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,889

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920182018
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $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
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 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$570$7,620$14,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,050$13,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,765-13,274

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092018
ModelRioLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in114.4 in
Length166.9 in197.5 in
Width66.7 in73.5 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.3 ft3

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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%

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