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Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelILXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $21,600
Base Invoice $26,701 $20,410
Technology Plus Package 5,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Technology Plus Package 4,737  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 5,000 4,375
Options (change) 4,737 3,963
Destination 965 895
Total Price $34,065 $26,870
Total Invoice $32,403 $25,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,322
Model Year20182018
ModelILXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionS8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,065$26,870
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$26,870
Total Invoice$32,403$25,268
Adjustments for Features-8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,590$25,268

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelILXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,205$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelILXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length181.9 in179.5 in
Width70.6 in70.1 in
Height55.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested280060%
Total Not Requested189040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested372583%
Total Not Requested75017%

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