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Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRegalForte
TrimCXL TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,860 $21,600
Base Invoice $27,705 $20,410
Preferred Equipment Group T04 4,440  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Preferred Equipment Group T04 3,907  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 4,440 4,425
Options (change) 3,907 4,005
Destination 860 895
Total Price $34,160 $26,920
Total Invoice $32,472 $25,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,041
Model Year20112018
ModelRegalForte
TrimCXL TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,160$26,920
Adjustments for Features0-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,160$25,985
Total Invoice$32,472$25,310
Adjustments for Features0-879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,472$24,431

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelRegalForte
TrimCXL TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelRegalForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length190.2 in179.5 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,671 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal CXL Turbo

Preferred Equipment Group T04
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested66524%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50No
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 seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested270060%
Total Not Requested177540%

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