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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: $26,875

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelLucerneForte
TrimSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,460 $19,390
Base Invoice $42,681 $18,432
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 0 6,660
Options (change) 0 5,990
Destination 765 825
Total Price $45,225 $26,875
Total Invoice $43,446 $25,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,118
Model Year20112015
ModelLucerneForte
TrimSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$45,225$26,875
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$26,875
Total Invoice$43,446$25,247
Adjustments for Features-1,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,365$25,247

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
ModelLucerneForte
TrimSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,125$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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
Kia Forte EX

Premium 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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%

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