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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: $27,225

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,503

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,168

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Model Year201720172016
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,465 $34,115 $19,990
Base Invoice $30,206 $32,750 $18,993
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Cargo tray 140 140 80
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
FWD -2,425    
Premium II Package 2,575    
Premium Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Rear spoiler     295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Cargo tray 127 127 67
Sunroof 910 910  
FWD -2,328    
Premium II Package 2,472    
Premium Package     2,717
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     1,796
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 1,685 1,535 6,385
Options (change) 1,540 1,396 5,660
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $34,075 $36,575 $27,225
Total Invoice $32,671 $35,071 $25,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,706
Model Year201720172016
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,075$36,575$27,225
Adjustments for Features-1,525-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,550$33,800$27,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$32,671$35,071$25,503
Adjustments for Features-1,462-2,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,209$32,410$25,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,201$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172016
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSEX
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 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,175$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,462-2,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelRegalForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length190.2 in179.5 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,692 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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

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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested127540%
Total Not Requested190060%

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1254%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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