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Kia Sorento vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelSorentoSorentoEncore
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $24,365
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $23,390
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40  
Experience Buick Package     1,940
Premium Group     6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32  
Experience Buick Package     1,765
Premium Group     5,904
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 4,980 1,480 8,485
Options (change) 4,422 1,297 8,028
Destination 795 795 975
Total Price $33,370 $34,670 $33,825
Total Invoice $31,372 $32,512 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $430
Model Year201120112018
ModelSorentoSorentoEncore
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/55-18
Total Price$33,370$34,670$33,825
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$33,995$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$31,372$32,512$32,393
Adjustments for Features0-633-1,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,372$31,879$30,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$507$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201120112018
ModelSorentoSorentoEncore
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,975$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-633-1,451

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelSorentoEncore
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in100.6 in
Length183.9 in168.4 in
Width74.2 in69.9 in
Height67.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested77542%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested214048%
Total Not Requested229052%

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