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Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,805

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,555 $21,600
Base Invoice $25,493 $20,410
Experience Buick Package 1,390  
Driver Confidence Package 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo net 60 50
Cargo mat 80 95
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear spoiler   295
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   495
Experience Buick Package 1,265  
Driver Confidence Package 810  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo net 55 42
Cargo mat 73 78
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear spoiler   244
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   410
Options (change) 2,815 5,310
Options (change) 2,562 4,737
Destination 925 895
Total Price $30,295 $27,805
Total Invoice $28,980 $26,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,266
Model Year20172018
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,295$27,805
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$27,455
Total Invoice$28,980$26,042
Adjustments for Features0-328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,980$25,714

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-328

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelVeranoForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,300 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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 seat100No
Total Requested250056%
Total Not Requested197544%

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