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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: $20,625

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $18,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $18,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRioLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $33,810
Base Invoice $16,675 $32,458
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo tray 80 140
Navigation system   495
Leather Group   2,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Metal pedals   185
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72  
Cargo tray 60 127
Navigation system   450
Leather Group   2,006
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Metal pedals   168
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Options (change) 2,375 4,500
Options (change) 2,132 4,197
Destination 750 925
Total Price $20,625 $39,235
Total Invoice $19,557 $37,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,106
Model Year20122016
ModelRioLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4hp
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,625$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$35,145
Total Invoice$19,557$37,580
Adjustments for Features0-3,917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,557$33,663

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
ModelRioLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$2,325$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,917

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122016
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 Weight2,404 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested295099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested85038%

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