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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: $27,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,020

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelForteForteEncore
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $24,160
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $23,194
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo mat 95 95  
Remote start 495 495  
Cargo net 50 50  
Navigation system     795
Premium Group     4,805
Sunroof     800
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo mat 78 78  
Remote start 410 410  
Cargo net 42 42  
Navigation system     700
Premium Group     4,612
Sunroof     704
Options (change) 4,715 4,715 6,400
Options (change) 4,159 4,159 6,016
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $27,710 $29,410 $31,485
Total Invoice $26,020 $27,476 $30,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,177
Model Year201820182014
ModelForteForteEncore
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$27,710$29,410$31,485
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$29,135$29,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,020$27,476$30,135
Adjustments for Features0-257-1,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,020$27,219$28,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201820182014
ModelForteForteEncore
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
7-speed automated manual $1200 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,525$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-1,938

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182014
ModelForteEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in100.6 in
Length171.3 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.7 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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested292569%
Total Not Requested132531%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested122530%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested243057%
Total Not Requested185043%

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