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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: $22,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,557

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $21,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRioLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $36,065
Base Invoice $16,675 $34,622
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo tray 80 135
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Essence Group   2,600
Driver Confidence Package 1   445
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Metal pedals   180
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72  
Cargo tray 60 123
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Essence Group   2,496
Driver Confidence Package 1   405
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Metal pedals   164
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Options (change) 2,375 6,450
Options (change) 2,132 5,999
Destination 750 925
Total Price $20,625 $43,440
Total Invoice $19,557 $41,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,945
Model Year20122017
ModelRioLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$20,625$43,440
Adjustments for Features0-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$37,120
Total Invoice$19,557$41,546
Adjustments for Features0-6,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,557$35,502

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122017
ModelRioLaCrosse
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Bodyside moldings $75
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
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 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 lumbar 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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,044

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122017
ModelRioLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in114.4 in
Length171.9 in197.5 in
Width67.7 in73.5 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.0 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 information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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