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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: $27,365

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,678

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $21,600
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $20,410
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090    
4.6L V8 2,000    
Luxury Package 595    
Sunroof 900 900  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,075 500  
Super-heated washer fluid 100 100  
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905    
4.6L V8 1,850    
Luxury Package 494    
Sunroof 747 747  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 892 415  
Super-heated washer fluid 83 83  
Navigation system 1,490 1,490  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 8,350 3,295 4,870
Options (change) 7,121 2,735 4,373
Destination 725 725 895
Total Price $36,340 $38,285 $27,365
Total Invoice $33,611 $35,840 $25,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,810
Model Year200620062018
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG25/30 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$27,365
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$38,010$25,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$0
Total Invoice$33,611$35,840$25,678
Adjustments for Features0-257-1,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,611$35,583$23,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,972$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062018
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 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$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 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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$3,400$3,675$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-1,877

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelLucerneForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length203.2 in179.5 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested260058%
Total Not Requested187542%

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