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Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,340

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,372

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForteRegal
TrimEXCXL Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $28,860
Base Invoice $16,760 $27,705
Premium Package 950  
Cargo net 40  
Sunroof   1,000
Premium Package 830  
Cargo net 32  
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 990 1,000
Options (change) 862 880
Destination 750 860
Total Price $19,340 $30,720
Total Invoice $18,372 $29,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,143
Model Year20122011
ModelForteRegal
TrimEXCXL Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG18/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/50-18
Total Price$19,340$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,340$26,620
Total Invoice$18,372$29,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,372$25,515

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122011
ModelForteRegal
TrimEXCXL Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,200$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122011
ModelForteRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.8 in
Length178.3 in190.2 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height57.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.3,671 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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