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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: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,758

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Model Year201720172010
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,465 $34,115 $17,495
Base Invoice $30,206 $32,750 $16,660
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Metal pedals 180    
Cargo tray 140 140 75
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 700
FWD -2,425    
Premium II Package 2,575    
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Metal pedals 164    
Cargo tray 127 127 60
Sunroof 910 910 610
FWD -2,328    
Premium II Package 2,472    
Leather seating surfaces     870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
5-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 1,865 1,535 3,065
Options (change) 1,704 1,396 2,722
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $34,255 $36,575 $21,255
Total Invoice $32,835 $35,071 $20,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,008
Model Year201720172010
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,255$36,575$21,255
Adjustments for Features-4,955-6,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,300$30,445$21,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0
Total Invoice$32,835$35,071$20,077
Adjustments for Features-4,750-5,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,085$29,193$20,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,108$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172010
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Performance meter $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,350$7,525$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,955$6,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,750-5,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172010
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 Weight3,692 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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 Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
AC power outlet100No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested35011%
Total Not Requested282589%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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