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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelRainierForte
TrimCXLSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $19,600
Base Invoice $29,499 $18,670
Luxury Package 225  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 890  
Convenience Package 150  
Side curtain airbags 495  
Navigation system 1,750  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Luxury Package 187  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 739  
Convenience Package 125  
Side curtain airbags 411  
Navigation system 1,440  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 3,510 3,590
Options (change) 2,902 3,127
Destination 735 750
Total Price $35,795 $23,940
Total Invoice $33,136 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,390
Model Year20072012
ModelRainierForte
TrimCXLSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,795$23,940
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$23,940
Total Invoice$33,136$22,547
Adjustments for Features-2,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,937$22,547

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelRainierForte
TrimCXLSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,125$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1990

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelRainierForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in170.9 in
Width75.4 in69.9 in
Height74.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		43.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Rainier vs. Kia Forte specs.

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 mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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