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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: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,775 $34,775 $17,495
Base Invoice $27,192 $32,862 $16,660
Stability control 495    
4.6L V8 2,010    
Sunroof 900 900 700
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Stability control 411    
4.6L V8 1,899    
Sunroof 747 747 610
Leather seating surfaces     870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
5-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 3,405 900 2,990
Options (change) 3,057 747 2,662
Destination 750 750 695
Total Price $32,930 $36,425 $21,180
Total Invoice $30,999 $34,359 $20,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,318
Model Year200720072010
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,930$36,425$21,180
Adjustments for Features-705-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,225$33,845$21,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,620$0
Total Invoice$30,999$34,359$20,017
Adjustments for Features-664-2,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,335$31,925$20,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072010
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,250$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-664-2,4340

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072010
ModelLucerneForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in104.3 in
Length203.2 in178.3 in
Width73.8 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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