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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: $26,750

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,018

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelEncoreForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,065 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $23,102 $18,751 $19,707
Leather Group 4,235    
Navigation system 495    
Sunroof 900    
Cargo mat 60 95 95
Cargo tray 110 80 80
Cargo net 60 50 50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
UVO   600  
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
Floor mats   115 115
Remote start   495 495
Leather Group 4,066    
Navigation system 450    
Sunroof 819    
Cargo mat 55 78 78
Cargo tray 100 67 67
Cargo net 55 42 42
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
UVO   558  
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
Floor mats   93 93
Remote start   410 410
Options (change) 6,255 6,235 5,035
Options (change) 5,904 5,582 4,486
Destination 925 825 825
Total Price $31,245 $26,750 $26,750
Total Invoice $29,931 $25,158 $25,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,369
Model Year201620152015
ModelEncoreForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,245$26,750$26,750
Adjustments for Features-2,325-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$25,875$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$29,931$25,158$25,018
Adjustments for Features-2,227-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,704$24,335$25,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$683

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620152015
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
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,400$2,950$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,227-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
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

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested215073%
Total Not Requested80027%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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