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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: $26,500

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,901

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $19,990
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $18,993
Driver Confidence Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Sunroof 900 900  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 895 895  
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Premium Package     3,000
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Driver Confidence Package 826    
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Sunroof 747 747  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 743 743  
Premium Plus Package     1,796
Premium Package     2,717
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 8,250 3,740 5,660
Options (change) 7,251 3,104 5,058
Destination 765 765 850
Total Price $38,935 $41,535 $26,500
Total Invoice $36,290 $38,862 $24,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,573
Model Year200820082016
ModelLucerneLucerneForte
TrimCXLCXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,935$41,535$26,500
Adjustments for Features-875-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,060$40,510$26,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0
Total Invoice$36,290$38,862$24,901
Adjustments for Features-816-9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,474$37,903$24,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,429$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082016
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,850$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-816-9590

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

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