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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: $21,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,772

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForteRegal
TrimSXGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $34,835
Base Invoice $18,380 $33,442
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 1,000
Cargo net 40  
Cargo tray 75 135
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 880
Cargo net 32  
Cargo tray 60 119
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,865 1,135
Options (change) 1,617 999
Destination 775 885
Total Price $21,940 $36,855
Total Invoice $20,772 $35,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,337
Model Year20132012
ModelForteRegal
TrimSXGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$21,940$36,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,940$32,455
Total Invoice$20,772$35,326
Adjustments for Features0-4,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,772$31,109

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20132012
ModelForteRegal
TrimSXGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,625$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,217

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,849 lb.3,710 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 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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