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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: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,480 $17,495
Base Invoice $22,541 $16,660
Premium Group 5,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo net 60 40
Sunroof 900 700
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Universal garage door opener   70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Group 4,972  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo net 55 32
Sunroof 819 610
Leather seating surfaces   870
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 6,545 2,990
Options (change) 6,205 2,662
Destination 925 695
Total Price $30,950 $21,180
Total Invoice $29,671 $20,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,294
Model Year20162010
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,950$21,180
Adjustments for Features-3,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,445$21,180
Total Invoice$29,671$20,017
Adjustments for Features-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,311$20,017

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,000$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3600

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
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.2,868 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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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 steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested280059%
Total Not Requested192541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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