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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $17,627 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Folding second row seats   275    
Stability control   495    
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Folding second row seats   228    
Stability control   411    
Options (change) 980 770 0 0
Options (change) 855 639 0 0
Destination 895 750 750 750
Total Price $20,275 $27,800 $28,540 $33,130
Total Invoice $19,377 $26,224 $27,012 $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: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,809
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$20,275$27,800$28,540$33,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,225-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$26,700$27,315$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$4,130
Total Invoice$19,377$26,224$27,012$31,349
Adjustments for Features0-1,038-1,159-2,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$25,186$25,853$29,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$667$3,987

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelRioLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning$200   
Front side airbags$350   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
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
Interior trim, special color$0   
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,800$3,925$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$1,225$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,038-1,159-2,176

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182008
ModelRioLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.5 in
Length172.6 in198.1 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.0 ft3

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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%

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