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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: $27,500

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,823

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteRegal
TrimSXGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $39,065
Base Invoice $22,422 $37,502
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 80 135
6-speed manual -1,400  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Sights and Sounds Package   945
Appearance Package   485
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Sunroof   1,000
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo tray 67 123
6-speed manual -1,232  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Sights and Sounds Package   860
Appearance Package   441
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Sunroof   910
Options (change) 2,805 2,960
Options (change) 2,506 2,693
Destination 895 925
Total Price $27,500 $42,950
Total Invoice $25,823 $41,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,112
Model Year20182018
ModelForteRegal
TrimSXGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,500$42,950
Adjustments for Features0-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,500$35,445
Total Invoice$25,823$41,120
Adjustments for Features0-7,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,823$33,935

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182018
ModelForteRegal
TrimSXGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,300$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,185

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182018
ModelForteRegal
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length171.3 in192.9 in
Width70.1 in73.3 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,270 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft360.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested397596%
Total Not Requested1754%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights1000No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1125100%

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