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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: $13,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteLucerneLucerne
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $18,380 $28,274 $34,993
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 900 900
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40    
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 747 747
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32    
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Options (change) 3,590 6,360 2,845
Options (change) 3,127 5,682 2,361
Destination 775 765 765
Total Price $23,665 $37,045 $40,640
Total Invoice $22,282 $34,721 $38,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,408
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteLucerneLucerne
TrimSXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$23,665$37,045$40,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$35,945$38,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395
Total Invoice$22,282$34,721$38,119
Adjustments for Features0-1,031-2,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$33,690$35,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,272

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201320082008
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$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50 $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400 $400
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,850$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,031-2,157

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132008
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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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested22515%
Total Not Requested130085%

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