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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: $27,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,569

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,480 $19,390
Base Invoice $22,541 $18,432
Premium Group 5,190  
Navigation system 495  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo net 60 50
Cargo mat 80 95
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Rear spoiler   295
Premium Group 4,972  
Navigation system 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo net 55 42
Cargo mat 73 78
Sunroof 819  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 7,120 7,050
Options (change) 6,728 6,312
Destination 925 825
Total Price $31,525 $27,265
Total Invoice $30,194 $25,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,314
Model Year20162015
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,525$27,265
Adjustments for Features-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$27,265
Total Invoice$30,194$25,569
Adjustments for Features-3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,883$25,569

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
ModelVeranoForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $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 
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
Metal pedals$75 
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$3,475$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3110

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,550 lb.3,036 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 Legroom42.0 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

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested340072%
Total Not Requested132528%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested295081%
Total Not Requested67519%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25037%
Total Not Requested42563%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

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