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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: $27,415

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelLucerneForte
TrimSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,205 $21,600
Base Invoice $37,994 $20,410
Navigation system 1,945  
Sunroof 900  
Blind spot warning system 395  
Lane departure warning 295  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Navigation system 1,614  
Sunroof 747  
Blind spot warning system 328  
Lane departure warning 245  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 3,535 4,920
Options (change) 2,934 4,415
Destination 765 895
Total Price $44,505 $27,415
Total Invoice $41,693 $25,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,395
Model Year20092018
ModelLucerneForte
TrimSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$44,505$27,415
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,505$26,965
Total Invoice$41,693$25,720
Adjustments for Features0-422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,693$25,298

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelLucerneForte
TrimSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $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 
Cornering lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-422

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%

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