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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $16,962 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Universal garage door opener 350      
Designer Plus Package 750      
Floor mats 120      
Folding second row seats   275    
Stability control   495    
MP3-compatible player   545 545  
Universal garage door opener 291      
Designer Plus Package 692      
Floor mats 97      
Folding second row seats   228    
Stability control   411    
MP3-compatible player   452 452  
Options (change) 1,220 1,315 545 0
Options (change) 1,080 1,091 452 0
Destination 895 750 750 750
Total Price $19,870 $28,345 $29,085 $33,130
Total Invoice $18,937 $26,676 $27,464 $31,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,901
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$19,870$28,345$29,085$33,130
Adjustments for Features0-890-1,015-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$27,455$28,070$31,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$3,635
Total Invoice$18,937$26,676$27,464$31,349
Adjustments for Features0-838-958-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,937$25,838$26,506$29,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668$3,581

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100  $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$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$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   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,865$3,990$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$1,015$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-838-958-1,930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172008
ModelRioLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.5 in
Length172.0 in198.1 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,730 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%

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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