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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: $26,750

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,018

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelForteForteEncore
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $24,365
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $23,390
Premium Package 2,700 2,300  
UVO 600    
Technology Package 2,100 1,900  
Cargo tray 80 80 110
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo mat 95 95 60
Cargo net 50 50 60
Remote start 495 495  
Essence Group     4,700
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Premium Package 2,441 2,079  
UVO 558    
Technology Package 1,893 1,717  
Cargo tray 67 67 100
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo mat 78 78 55
Cargo net 42 42 55
Remote start 410 410  
Essence Group     4,512
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 6,235 5,035 6,720
Options (change) 5,582 4,486 6,350
Destination 825 825 975
Total Price $26,750 $26,750 $32,060
Total Invoice $25,158 $25,018 $30,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,200
Model Year201520152018
ModelForteForteEncore
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$26,750$26,750$32,060
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,875$26,750$29,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$25,158$25,018$30,715
Adjustments for Features-8230-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,335$25,018$28,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$683$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201520152018
ModelForteForteEncore
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,850$1,975$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8230-2,180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20152018
ModelForteEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in100.6 in
Length171.3 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft348.4 ft3

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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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested290080%
Total Not Requested72520%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%
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
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

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 opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested225074%
Total Not Requested80026%

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