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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: $21,865

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $20,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,712

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteLucerne
TrimSXSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $40,205
Base Invoice $18,380 $37,994
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 900
Cargo net 40  
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 747
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 1,790 900
Options (change) 1,557 747
Destination 775 765
Total Price $21,865 $41,870
Total Invoice $20,712 $39,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,468
Model Year20132009
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$21,865$41,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,865$38,345
Total Invoice$20,712$39,506
Adjustments for Features0-3,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,712$36,180

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132009
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 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,350$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,326

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132009
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 Weight2,849 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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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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