2018 Buick Lacrosse vs 2018 Kia K900

2018 Buick Lacrosse

2018 Kia K900

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4-Door Sedan Avenir AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Avenir AWD	20	29	$45,187	$47,070
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Avenir FWD	21	30	$43,075	$44,870
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Essence AWD	20	29	$39,427	$41,070
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Essence FWD	25	35	$34,915	$36,370
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan FWD	25	35	$29,417	$29,565
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Preferred FWD	25	35	$32,323	$33,670
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium AWD	20	29	$41,731	$43,470
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium FWD	25	35	$37,123	$38,670

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V6 Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
K900 V6 Luxury	17	25	$55,593	$59,900
K900 V6 Premium	17	25	$47,069	$50,900
K900 V8 Luxury	15	22	$57,478	$61,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,187

$55,593

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,070

$59,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$785 / month

$998 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse is a proper flagship, a refined and comfortable sedan with only a few quirks.

The 2018 Kia K900 is a premium, luxury sedan without much of an identity.

TCC Likes

Elegant styling inside and out
Good infotainment system
Silent cruiser

Relative value compared to some
Big back seat
Whisper-quiet ride

TCC Dislikes

Advanced safety tech is pricey
Odd trim level walk
Not as roomy inside as its size would suggest

…but may put some to sleep
Poor fuel economy
Lacking some safety tech

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.70

59.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.0

110.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.20

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.60

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.00

45.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.80

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.00

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.40

40.2

Second Hip Room (in)

55.10

55.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

197.50

200.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.50

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.10

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

114.4

119.9

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.50

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.90

63.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.00

15.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x - TBD -

12.4

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

19.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.0

37.5

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45R19

P245/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

T125/70R17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RLE

Spare Tire Order Code

QCL

Rear Tire Size

P245/45R19

P245/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

RLE

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3840

4376

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

512

740

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Displacement

3.6L/- TBD -

3.8 L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6800

311 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

268 @ 5200

293 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

LGX

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.61

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.40

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.56

Trans Order Code

M3G

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.90

3.91

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.83

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.64

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Kia K900

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

8.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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