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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: $13,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $13,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelSpectraSpectraLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $28,414 $32,456
Rear spoiler 375     245
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Remote start 250 250    
Alloy wheels 400      
Sunroof 750 750    
2.4L I4     0  
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Sunroof, large     1,195 1,195
Rear spoiler 325     216
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Remote start 215 215    
Alloy wheels 360      
Sunroof 675 675    
2.4L I4     0  
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Sunroof, large     1,052 1,052
Options (change) 2,175 1,400 1,295 1,540
Options (change) 1,935 1,250 1,140 1,356
Destination 650 650 860 860
Total Price $18,375 $18,500 $31,745 $36,200
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,280 $30,414 $34,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,217
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelSpectraSpectraLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$18,375$18,500$31,745$36,200
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,395-8,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,275$25,350$27,505
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$2,155
Total Invoice$17,125$17,280$30,414$34,672
Adjustments for Features0-210-6,127-8,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,070$24,287$26,344
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$2,057

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelSpectraSpectraLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port   $25
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
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$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,845$8,015$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,395$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-6,127-8,328

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectraLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in111.7 in
Length177.2 in196.9 in
Width68.3 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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