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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: $21,380

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelLucerneForte
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,515 $18,895
Base Invoice $40,814 $18,000
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 0 1,790
Options (change) 0 1,557
Destination 765 695
Total Price $43,280 $21,380
Total Invoice $41,579 $20,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,124
Model Year20102011
ModelLucerneForte
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$43,280$21,380
Adjustments for Features-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,905$21,380
Total Invoice$41,579$20,252
Adjustments for Features-4,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,376$20,252

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
ModelLucerneForte
TrimSuperSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,950$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2030

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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
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 Weight4,013 lb.2,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte specs.

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%

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