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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelRioLaCrosse
TrimSXCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $29,645
Base Invoice $16,675 $28,459
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95  
Navigation system   1,995
Entertainment Package   650
Sunroof, large   1,195
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72  
Navigation system   1,756
Entertainment Package   572
Sunroof, large   1,052
Options (change) 2,295 3,840
Options (change) 2,072 3,380
Destination 750 750
Total Price $20,545 $34,235
Total Invoice $19,497 $32,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,327
Model Year20122010
ModelRioLaCrosse
TrimSXCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$20,545$34,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$31,330
Total Invoice$19,497$32,589
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$29,824

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122010
ModelRioLaCrosse
TrimSXCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,550$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,765

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122010
ModelRioLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.7 in
Length171.9 in196.9 in
Width67.7 in73.1 in
Height57.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested270091%
Total Not Requested2759%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

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