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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: $27,500

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,823

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRegalForte
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,065 $23,800
Base Invoice $37,502 $22,422
Sights and Sounds Package 945  
Appearance Package 485  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo tray 135 80
Sunroof 1,000  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
6-speed manual   -1,400
Interior trim, special color   0
Sights and Sounds Package 860  
Appearance Package 441  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo tray 123 67
Sunroof 910  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
6-speed manual   -1,232
Interior trim, special color   0
Options (change) 2,960 2,805
Options (change) 2,693 2,506
Destination 925 895
Total Price $42,950 $27,500
Total Invoice $41,120 $25,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,112
Model Year20182018
ModelRegalForte
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,950$27,500
Adjustments for Features-7,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,445$27,500
Total Invoice$41,120$25,823
Adjustments for Features-7,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,935$25,823

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelRegalForte
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,805$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1850

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See a complete comparison of Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelRegalForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length192.9 in171.3 in
Width73.3 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,270 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.7 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Regal vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights1000No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1125100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested397596%
Total Not Requested1754%

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