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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: $26,495

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,921

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelEncoreForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,232 $19,367 $19,811
Premium Group 3,990    
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 800    
Premium Tech Package   4,500 4,200
Cargo net   50 50
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats   115 115
Remote start   495 495
Premium Group 3,830    
Navigation system 700    
Sunroof 704    
Premium Tech Package   4,081 3,863
Cargo net   42 42
Cargo mat   78 78
Floor mats   93 93
Remote start   410 410
Options (change) 5,585 5,255 4,955
Options (change) 5,234 4,704 4,486
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $30,535 $26,495 $26,795
Total Invoice $29,216 $24,921 $25,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,279
Model Year201320162016
ModelEncoreForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,535$26,495$26,795
Adjustments for Features-3,325-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,210$26,320$26,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$29,216$24,921$25,147
Adjustments for Features-3,181-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,035$24,756$25,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$391

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320162016
ModelEncoreForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,500$2,350$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,181-1650

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
ModelEncoreForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in171.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested223056%
Total Not Requested175044%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested340081%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested385083%
Total Not Requested77517%

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