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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $16,870 $26,262 $30,599
Premium Package 2,350    
Floor mats 95    
Sunroof   900 900
MP3-compatible player   545  
Premium Package 2,135    
Floor mats 72    
Sunroof   747 747
MP3-compatible player   452  
Options (change) 2,445 1,445 900
Options (change) 2,207 1,199 747
Destination 800 750 750
Total Price $20,945 $29,985 $34,030
Total Invoice $19,877 $28,211 $32,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,960
Model Year201320082008
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$20,945$29,985$34,030
Adjustments for Features-6600-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,285$29,985$33,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,020
Total Invoice$19,877$28,211$32,096
Adjustments for Features-6260-967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,251$28,211$31,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,918

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201320082008
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimSXCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,425$2,765$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-6260-967

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132008
ModelRioLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.5 in
Length171.9 in198.1 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.0 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 system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%

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