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Kia Sorento vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,945

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $6,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,887

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $6,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoLaCrosse
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $30,170
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $28,963
Limited Package 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,195
Premium Package 1,500    
Cargo net 40 40  
Floor mats 115 115  
AWD 1,700 1,700 2,175
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium 2 Group     4,695
Navigation system     895
Entertainment Package     600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     650
Rear spoiler     350
Limited Package 1,785    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,052
Premium Package 1,340    
Cargo net 32 32  
Floor mats 95 95  
AWD 1,615 1,595 2,088
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium 2 Group     4,507
Navigation system     788
Entertainment Package     528
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     572
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 6,555 3,055 10,560
Options (change) 5,937 2,792 9,843
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $34,945 $36,245 $41,605
Total Invoice $32,887 $34,007 $39,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,088
Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoLaCrosse
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,945$36,245$41,605
Adjustments for Features0-675-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,945$35,570$40,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$32,887$34,007$39,681
Adjustments for Features0-633-706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,887$33,374$38,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoLaCrosse
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,450$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-633-706

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.7 in
Length183.9 in196.9 in
Width74.2 in73.1 in
Height67.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145079%
Total Not Requested37521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested220053%
Total Not Requested192547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

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