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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $21,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $20,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelRioRioLaCrosse
TrimLXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $36,065
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $34,622
Value Package 750    
195/55VR15 300    
Floor mats 95 95  
Rear spoiler 300   415
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Metal pedals     180
Value Package 665    
195/55VR15 260    
Floor mats 72 72  
Rear spoiler 250   378
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Metal pedals     164
Options (change) 1,445 95 990
Options (change) 1,247 72 901
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $37,980
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $36,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,566
Model Year201120112017
ModelRioRioLaCrosse
TrimLXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16235/50-18
Total Price$17,135$16,885$37,980
Adjustments for Features0-375-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$31,355
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$36,448
Adjustments for Features0-353-6,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120112017
ModelRioRioLaCrosse
TrimLXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,995$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-6,358

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112017
ModelRioLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in114.4 in
Length167.3 in197.5 in
Width66.7 in73.5 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,599 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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