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Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRendezvousForte
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,280 $18,100
Base Invoice $26,022 $17,240
Cargo cover 30  
Satellite radio 325  
Cargo net 45 40
Sunroof 800 750
Navigation system 1,995  
3.6L V6 2,025  
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo cover 25  
Satellite radio 270  
Cargo net 37 32
Sunroof 664 655
Navigation system 1,656  
3.6L V6 1,681  
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 5,220 2,590
Options (change) 4,333 2,257
Destination 710 750
Total Price $34,210 $21,440
Total Invoice $31,065 $20,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,025
Model Year20062012
ModelRendezvousForte
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine242hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$34,210$21,440
Adjustments for Features-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,235$21,440
Total Invoice$31,065$20,247
Adjustments for Features-1,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,272$20,247

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Features Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelRendezvousForte
TrimCXLEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$5,225$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7930

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Rendezvous vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelRendezvousForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length186.5 in170.9 in
Width73.6 in69.9 in
Height68.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,114 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		54.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		108.9 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%

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