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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: $17,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $17,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelSpectraSpectraLaCrosse
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $31,660
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $30,394
Alloy wheels 400    
Remote start 250 250  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Rear spoiler 375    
Sunroof 750 750  
2.4L I4 Hybrid     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Leather Group     2,210
Alloy wheels 360    
Remote start 215 215  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360  
Rear spoiler 325    
Sunroof 675 675  
2.4L I4 Hybrid     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Leather Group     2,121
Options (change) 2,175 1,400 3,405
Options (change) 1,935 1,250 3,173
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $18,375 $18,500 $35,940
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,280 $34,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,405
Model Year200920092013
ModelSpectraSpectraLaCrosse
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16235/50-18
Total Price$18,375$18,500$35,940
Adjustments for Features0-225-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,275$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$17,125$17,280$34,442
Adjustments for Features0-210-6,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,070$27,475
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092013
ModelSpectraSpectraLaCrosse
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,770$1,995$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-6,967

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092013
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.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested1255%
Total Not Requested257595%

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