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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: $22,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $18,395
Base Invoice $23,390 $17,520
Navigation system 495  
Essence Group 4,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo net 60 40
Cargo tray 110 75
Sunroof 900 750
Technology Package   1,800
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 450  
Essence Group 4,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo net 55 32
Cargo tray 100 60
Sunroof 819 655
Technology Package   1,570
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 6,660 3,665
Options (change) 6,295 3,187
Destination 975 695
Total Price $32,000 $22,755
Total Invoice $30,660 $21,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,827
Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
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$32,000$22,755
Adjustments for Features-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$22,755
Total Invoice$30,660$21,402
Adjustments for Features-4,4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,229$21,402

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
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$5,250$625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4310

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in170.9 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height65.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 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 Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested147548%

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
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%
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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