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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: $27,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,796

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelEncoreForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,065 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,102 $20,966 $22,422
Navigation system 495    
Leather Group 4,235    
Sunroof 900    
Cargo mat 60 95 95
Cargo tray 110 80 80
Cargo net 60 50 50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Remote start   495 495
Universal garage door opener     350
Navigation system 450    
Leather Group 4,066    
Sunroof 819    
Cargo mat 55 78 78
Cargo tray 100 67 67
Cargo net 55 42 42
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Remote start   410 410
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 6,255 4,445 4,795
Options (change) 5,904 3,935 4,226
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $31,245 $27,440 $29,490
Total Invoice $29,931 $25,796 $27,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,033
Model Year201620172017
ModelEncoreForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,245$27,440$29,490
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,095$27,440$29,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$29,931$25,796$27,543
Adjustments for Features-1,1020-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,829$25,796$27,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620172017
ModelEncoreForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
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  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$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 
Approach detection $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$3,225$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1020-257

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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 wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested292569%
Total Not Requested132531%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested122530%

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