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Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $17,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $17,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSpectraSpectraLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXSXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $32,318 $43,075
Remote start 250 250    
Alloy wheels 400      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Rear spoiler 375   415 415
Sunroof 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395  
Metal pedals     180 180
Remote start 215 215    
Alloy wheels 360      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Rear spoiler 325   378 378
Sunroof 675 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359  
Metal pedals     164 164
Options (change) 2,175 1,400 990 595
Options (change) 1,935 1,250 901 542
Destination 650 650 925 925
Total Price $18,375 $18,500 $35,580 $46,390
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,280 $34,144 $44,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,980
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSpectraSpectraLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXSXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$18,375$18,500$35,580$46,390
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,350-13,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,275$29,230$33,265
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$4,035
Total Invoice$17,125$17,280$34,144$44,542
Adjustments for Features0-210-6,094-12,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,070$28,050$31,940
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$3,890

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSpectraSpectraLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXSXBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,520$1,745$7,870$14,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,350$13,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-6,094-12,602

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092018
ModelSpectraLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in114.4 in
Length177.2 in197.5 in
Width68.3 in73.5 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.3 ft3

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