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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: $21,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForteLucerne
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $42,515
Base Invoice $18,190 $40,814
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 1,790 0
Options (change) 1,557 0
Destination 750 765
Total Price $21,640 $43,280
Total Invoice $20,497 $41,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,879
Model Year20122010
ModelForteLucerne
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$21,640$43,280
Adjustments for Features0-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,640$38,905
Total Invoice$20,497$41,579
Adjustments for Features0-4,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,497$37,376

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122010
ModelForteLucerne
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,575$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,203

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122010
ModelForteLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in115.6 in
Length178.3 in203.2 in
Width69.9 in73.8 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,822 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft317.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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