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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: $22,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelForteEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $24,365
Base Invoice $17,520 $23,390
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750 900
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo tray 75 110
Cargo net 40 60
Navigation system   495
Essence Group   4,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655 819
Leather Package 870  
Cargo tray 60 100
Cargo net 32 55
Navigation system   450
Essence Group   4,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 3,665 6,660
Options (change) 3,187 6,295
Destination 695 975
Total Price $22,755 $32,000
Total Invoice $21,402 $30,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,827
Model Year20112018
ModelForteEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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$22,755$32,000
Adjustments for Features0-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,755$27,375
Total Invoice$21,402$30,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,402$26,229

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelForteEncore
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$625$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,431

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelForteEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in100.6 in
Length170.9 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,782 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested147548%

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