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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: $26,825

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,205

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,585 $19,390
Base Invoice $21,681 $18,432
Leather Group 3,380  
Sunroof 900  
Navigation system 795  
Technology Package   2,400
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Leather Group 3,245  
Sunroof 792  
Navigation system 700  
Technology Package   2,167
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 5,075 6,610
Options (change) 4,737 5,948
Destination 885 825
Total Price $28,545 $26,825
Total Invoice $27,303 $25,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,427
Model Year20122015
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,545$26,825
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$26,475
Total Invoice$27,303$25,205
Adjustments for Features0-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$24,876

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelVeranoForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,300 lb.2,959 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 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested187569%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium 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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested275076%
Total Not Requested87524%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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