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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: $23,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,465 $34,115 $19,300
Base Invoice $30,206 $32,750 $18,380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Metal pedals 180    
Cargo tray 140 140 75
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 750
FWD -2,425    
Premium II Package 2,575    
Leather Package     1,000
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo net     40
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Metal pedals 164    
Cargo tray 127 127 60
Sunroof 910 910 655
FWD -2,328    
Premium II Package 2,472    
Leather Package     870
Technology Package     1,570
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 1,865 1,535 3,665
Options (change) 1,704 1,396 3,187
Destination 925 925 775
Total Price $34,255 $36,575 $23,740
Total Invoice $32,835 $35,071 $22,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,258
Model Year201720172013
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/32 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$23,740
Adjustments for Features-3,375-4,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$32,025$23,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0
Total Invoice$32,835$35,071$22,342
Adjustments for Features-3,235-4,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,600$30,708$22,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,108$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172013
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,075$6,250$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$4,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,235-4,3630

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172013
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.2,898 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 system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
AC power outlet100No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested92529%
Total Not Requested225071%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%

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