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Buick Enclave vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Enclave vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,395

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,465

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEnclaveEnclaveForte
TrimPremiumAvenirSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,015 $53,415 $23,800
Base Invoice $45,614 $50,744 $22,422
Cargo Package 315 315  
Navigation system 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo net 65 65 50
Sunroof 1,400    
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo tray     80
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Cargo Package 287 287  
Navigation system 450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo net 59 59 42
Sunroof 1,274    
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo tray     67
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 2,670 380 4,700
Options (change) 2,429 346 4,148
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $51,660 $54,770 $29,395
Total Invoice $49,018 $52,065 $27,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,916
Model Year201820182018
ModelEnclaveEnclaveForte
TrimPremiumAvenirSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$51,660$54,770$29,395
Adjustments for Features-6,995-8,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,665$46,650$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$0
Total Invoice$49,018$52,065$27,465
Adjustments for Features-6,637-7,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,381$44,346$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,965$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelEnclaveEnclaveForte
TrimPremiumAvenirSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,345$11,470$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,995$8,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,637-7,7190

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelEnclaveForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.9 in106.3 in
Length204.3 in171.3 in
Width78.8 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,359 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Premium

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Avenir

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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