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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: $27,790

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,031

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,465 $34,115 $21,600
Base Invoice $30,206 $32,750 $20,410
Premium II Package 2,575    
Driver Confidence Package 1,040 1,040  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Cargo tray 140 140 80
FWD -2,425    
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Rear spoiler     295
Premium II Package 2,472    
Driver Confidence Package 946 946  
Sunroof 910 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Cargo tray 127 127 67
FWD -2,328    
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 2,725 2,575 5,295
Options (change) 2,486 2,342 4,726
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $35,115 $37,615 $27,790
Total Invoice $33,617 $36,017 $26,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,964
Model Year201720172018
ModelRegalRegalForte
TrimBaseGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,115$37,615$27,790
Adjustments for Features-650-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,465$35,715$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$33,617$36,017$26,031
Adjustments for Features-622-1,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,995$34,198$26,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,203$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172018
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
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 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,775$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-622-1,8190

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,692 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
Buick Regal

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested150047%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested330074%
Total Not Requested117526%

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