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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: $27,495

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,787

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRegalForte
TrimGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,835 $21,600
Base Invoice $33,442 $20,410
Navigation system 895  
Cargo tray 135 80
Sunroof 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Navigation system 788  
Cargo tray 119 67
Sunroof 880  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 2,030 5,000
Options (change) 1,787 4,482
Destination 885 895
Total Price $37,750 $27,495
Total Invoice $36,114 $25,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,040
Model Year20122018
ModelRegalForte
TrimGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)336, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$37,750$27,495
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,450$27,495
Total Invoice$36,114$25,787
Adjustments for Features-2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,827$25,787

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelRegalForte
TrimGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Fog lights $125
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
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,225$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2870

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,710 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
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
HD radio50No
Total Requested270060%
Total Not Requested177540%

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