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Kia Forte vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelForteVerano
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $23,080
Base Invoice $18,000 $22,157
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750 900
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 60
Premium Group   6,025
Navigation system   795
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655 792
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 53
Premium Group   5,784
Navigation system   700
Options (change) 3,590 7,780
Options (change) 3,127 7,329
Destination 695 885
Total Price $23,180 $31,745
Total Invoice $21,822 $30,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,966
Model Year20112013
ModelForteVerano
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,180$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$29,045
Total Invoice$21,822$30,371
Adjustments for Features0-2,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$27,788

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20112013
ModelForteVerano
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,700$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,583

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20112013
ModelForteVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in
Length178.3 in183.9 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Metal pedals75Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested257560%
Total Not Requested172540%

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