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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,080 $19,100
Base Invoice $22,157 $18,190
Premium Group 6,025  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo net 60 40
Sunroof 900 750
Leather Package   1,000
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Group 5,784  
Navigation system 700  
Cargo net 53 32
Sunroof 792 655
Leather Package   870
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 7,780 3,590
Options (change) 7,329 3,127
Destination 885 750
Total Price $31,745 $23,440
Total Invoice $30,371 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,769
Model Year20132012
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,745$23,440
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,095$23,440
Total Invoice$30,371$22,067
Adjustments for Features-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,836$22,067

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5350

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelVeranoForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length183.9 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height58.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Metal pedals75Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000		1000Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested257560%
Total Not Requested172540%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%

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