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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: $25,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,112

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelILXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $19,500
Base Invoice $26,701 $18,528
Premium Package 2,000 2,600
Technology Package   2,300
215/45HR17   300
Floor mats   115
Premium Package 1,895 2,348
Technology Package   2,074
215/45HR17   269
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,000 5,315
Options (change) 1,895 4,784
Destination 965 800
Total Price $31,065 $25,615
Total Invoice $29,561 $24,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,953
Model Year20182014
ModelILXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,065$25,615
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,065$25,080
Total Invoice$29,561$24,112
Adjustments for Features0-504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$23,608

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
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$3,840$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-504

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelILXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length181.9 in179.5 in
Width70.6 in70.1 in
Height55.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested147541%

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