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Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021
ModelForteEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $23,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700 900
Cargo tray 75 110
Cargo net 40 60
Universal garage door opener 70  
Essence Group   4,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610 819
Cargo tray 60 100
Cargo net 32 55
Universal garage door opener 55  
Essence Group   4,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 2,065 6,165
Options (change) 1,772 5,845
Destination 695 1,195
Total Price $20,255 $30,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,395
Model Year20102021
ModelForteEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$20,255$30,560
Adjustments for Features0-5,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,255$24,880

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20102021
ModelForteEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
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
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$620$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,308

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20102021
ModelForteEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in100.6 in
Length178.3 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.748.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested147550%
Total Not Requested150050%

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