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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: $27,790

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,087

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelForteForteEncore
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $24,065
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $23,102
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 60
Cargo mat 95 95 60
Cargo tray 80 80 110
Remote start 495 495  
Leather Group     4,235
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo net 42 42 55
Cargo mat 78 78 55
Cargo tray 67 67 100
Remote start 410 410  
Leather Group     4,066
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 4,795 4,795 6,255
Options (change) 4,226 4,226 5,904
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $27,790 $29,490 $31,245
Total Invoice $26,087 $27,543 $29,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,694
Model Year201820182016
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?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$27,790$29,490$31,245
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,790$29,215$30,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,087$27,543$29,931
Adjustments for Features0-257-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,087$27,286$28,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201820182016
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 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
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$3,175$3,450$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-1,150

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20182016
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
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
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
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
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%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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