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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: $26,875

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelForteLucerneLucerne
TrimEXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $18,432 $28,274 $34,993
Premium Package 2,700    
UVO Package 900    
Technology Package 2,400    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50    
Remote start 495    
Driver Confidence Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Cooled or ventilated front seats   895 895
Premium Package 2,441    
UVO Package 837    
Technology Package 2,167    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo net 42    
Remote start 410    
Driver Confidence Package   826  
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Sunroof   747 747
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Cooled or ventilated front seats   743 743
Options (change) 6,660 8,250 3,740
Options (change) 5,990 7,251 3,104
Destination 825 765 765
Total Price $26,875 $38,935 $41,535
Total Invoice $25,247 $36,290 $38,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,693
Model Year201520082008
ModelForteLucerneLucerne
TrimEXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 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$26,875$38,935$41,535
Adjustments for Features0-375-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,875$38,560$41,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450
Total Invoice$25,247$36,290$38,862
Adjustments for Features0-350-491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,247$35,940$38,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,431

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201520082008
ModelForteLucerneLucerne
TrimEXCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,700$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-350-491

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20152008
ModelForteLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.6 in
Length179.5 in203.2 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

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