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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320072007
ModelForteLucerneLucerne
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $28,775 $34,775
Base Invoice $18,380 $27,192 $32,862
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 900 900
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40    
Stability control   495  
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   695  
4.6L V8   2,010  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 747 747
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32    
Stability control   411  
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   577  
4.6L V8   1,899  
Options (change) 3,590 6,045 2,845
Options (change) 3,127 5,248 2,361
Destination 775 750 750
Total Price $23,665 $35,570 $38,370
Total Invoice $22,282 $33,190 $35,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,979
Model Year201320072007
ModelForteLucerneLucerne
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$23,665$35,570$38,370
Adjustments for Features-750-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,590$35,570$36,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,125
Total Invoice$22,282$33,190$35,973
Adjustments for Features-710-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,211$33,190$34,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,213

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201320072007
ModelForteLucerneLucerne
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,000$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-1,570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132007
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 Weight2,898 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 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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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Compass0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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