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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,775 $34,775 $18,895
Base Invoice $27,192 $32,862 $18,000
Stability control 495    
Sunroof 900 900 750
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 695    
4.6L V8 2,010    
Leather Package     1,000
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo net     40
Stability control 411    
Sunroof 747 747 655
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 577    
4.6L V8 1,899    
Leather Package     870
Technology Package     1,570
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 6,045 2,845 3,590
Options (change) 5,248 2,361 3,127
Destination 750 750 695
Total Price $35,570 $38,370 $23,180
Total Invoice $33,190 $35,973 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,345
Model Year200720072011
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,570$38,370$23,180
Adjustments for Features-25-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$36,670$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0
Total Invoice$33,190$35,973$21,822
Adjustments for Features-23-1,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,167$34,379$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,212$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072011
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSSX
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
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
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$4,675$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1,5940

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072011
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.2,870 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%

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