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Buick Rainier vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,300

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,737

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelRainierForte
TrimCXLSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,580 $20,990
Base Invoice $28,592 $19,811
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Navigation system 1,600  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Navigation system 1,316  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Cargo net   42
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,335 4,460
Options (change) 2,757 4,076
Destination 710 850
Total Price $34,625 $26,300
Total Invoice $32,059 $24,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,970
Model Year20062016
ModelRainierForte
TrimCXLSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6201hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,625$26,300
Adjustments for Features-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,165$26,300
Total Invoice$32,059$24,737
Adjustments for Features-1,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,707$24,737

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelRainierForte
TrimCXLSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,110$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3520

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelRainierForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in171.3 in
Width75.4 in70.1 in
Height74.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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 seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested380082%
Total Not Requested82518%

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