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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: $27,790

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,031

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelForteRegalRegal
TrimEXBaseGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $28,990 $34,065
Base Invoice $20,410 $27,830 $32,702
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50    
Cargo tray 80 140 140
Remote start 495    
Rear spoiler 295    
Premium II Package   2,575  
Driver Confidence Package   1,040 1,040
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42    
Cargo tray 67 127 127
Remote start 410    
Rear spoiler 244    
Premium II Package   2,472  
Driver Confidence Package   946 946
Sunroof   910 910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Options (change) 5,295 5,150 2,575
Options (change) 4,726 4,814 2,342
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $27,790 $35,065 $37,565
Total Invoice $26,031 $33,569 $35,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,916
Model Year201820162016
ModelForteRegalRegal
TrimEXBaseGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,790$35,065$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,790$34,415$35,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$26,031$33,569$35,969
Adjustments for Features0-622-1,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,031$32,947$34,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,203

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Model Year201820162016
ModelForteRegalRegal
TrimEXBaseGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,525$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-1,819

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182016
ModelForteRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length179.5 in190.2 in
Width70.1 in73.1 in
Height56.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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 Requested330074%
Total Not Requested117526%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested150047%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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