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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: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelILXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $19,300
Base Invoice $26,701 $18,380
Premium Package 2,000  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package 1,895  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 2,000 3,550
Options (change) 1,895 3,095
Destination 965 775
Total Price $31,065 $23,625
Total Invoice $29,561 $22,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,988
Model Year20182013
ModelILXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,065$23,625
Adjustments for Features-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,675$23,625
Total Invoice$29,561$22,250
Adjustments for Features-1,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,238$22,250

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelILXForte
TrimBaseSX
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,690$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3230

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See a complete comparison of Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelILXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length181.9 in178.3 in
Width70.6 in69.9 in
Height55.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.2,898 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested77554%

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