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Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $19,600
Base Invoice $23,232 $18,670
Navigation system 795  
Leather Group 2,510  
Sunroof 800 750
Technology Package   1,800
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 700  
Leather Group 2,410  
Sunroof 704 655
Technology Package   1,570
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 4,105 3,550
Options (change) 3,814 3,095
Destination 750 750
Total Price $29,055 $23,900
Total Invoice $27,796 $22,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,148
Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,055$23,900
Adjustments for Features-3,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,780$23,900
Total Invoice$27,796$22,515
Adjustments for Features-3,1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,663$22,515

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,900$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1330

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelEncoreForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in170.9 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested157559%
Total Not Requested107541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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