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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: $27,805

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForteVerano
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $26,555
Base Invoice $20,410 $25,493
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 295  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo mat 95 80
Experience Buick Package   1,390
Driver Confidence Package   890
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Floor mats 102  
Rear spoiler 244  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42 55
Cargo mat 78 73
Experience Buick Package   1,265
Driver Confidence Package   810
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 5,310 2,815
Options (change) 4,737 2,562
Destination 895 925
Total Price $27,805 $30,295
Total Invoice $26,042 $28,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,266
Model Year20182017
ModelForteVerano
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,805$30,295
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,455$30,295
Total Invoice$26,042$28,980
Adjustments for Features-3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,714$28,980

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20182017
ModelForteVerano
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,025$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20182017
ModelForteVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length179.5 in183.9 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 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 headlights500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested250056%
Total Not Requested197544%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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