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Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,415

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelForteLucerne
TrimEXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $44,460
Base Invoice $20,410 $42,681
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42  
Options (change) 4,920 0
Options (change) 4,415 0
Destination 895 765
Total Price $27,415 $45,225
Total Invoice $25,720 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,890
Model Year20182011
ModelForteLucerne
TrimEXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$27,415$45,225
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,240$45,225
Total Invoice$25,720$43,446
Adjustments for Features-1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,556$43,446

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20182011
ModelForteLucerne
TrimEXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,875$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1640

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20182011
ModelForteLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.6 in
Length179.5 in203.2 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%

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