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Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,825

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,205

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $19,390
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $18,432
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090    
Luxury Package 595    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Sunroof 900 900  
4.6L V8 2,000    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,075 500  
Super-heated washer fluid 100 100  
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Technology Package     2,400
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905    
Luxury Package 494    
Navigation system 1,490 1,490  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Sunroof 747 747  
4.6L V8 1,850    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 892 415  
Super-heated washer fluid 83 83  
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Technology Package     2,167
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 8,350 3,295 6,610
Options (change) 7,121 2,735 5,948
Destination 725 725 825
Total Price $36,340 $38,285 $26,825
Total Invoice $33,611 $35,840 $25,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,064
Model Year200620062015
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,340$38,285$26,825
Adjustments for Features0-275-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$38,010$26,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$0
Total Invoice$33,611$35,840$25,205
Adjustments for Features0-257-658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,611$35,583$24,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,972$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062015
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,800$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-658

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelLucerneForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length203.2 in179.5 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested305084%
Total Not Requested57516%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested65096%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

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