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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: $21,455

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,312

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelRegalForte
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,980 $18,895
Base Invoice $33,581 $18,000
Cargo tray 140 75
Sunroof 1,000 750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Cargo tray 123 60
Sunroof 880 655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,140 1,865
Options (change) 1,003 1,617
Destination 885 695
Total Price $37,005 $21,455
Total Invoice $35,469 $20,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,844
Model Year20132011
ModelRegalForte
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)336, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$37,005$21,455
Adjustments for Features-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,505$21,455
Total Invoice$35,469$20,312
Adjustments for Features-4,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,156$20,312

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelRegalForte
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,075$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3130

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelRegalForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in104.3 in
Length190.2 in178.3 in
Width73.1 in69.9 in
Height58.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.2,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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