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Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,265

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $26,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,356

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $24,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMDXForte
TrimAdvanceSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,650 $23,800
Base Invoice $51,284 $22,422
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 0 4,570
Options (change) 0 4,039
Destination 995 895
Total Price $55,645 $29,265
Total Invoice $52,279 $27,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,946
Model Year20182018
ModelMDXForte
TrimAdvanceSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp I6201hp I4
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$55,645$29,265
Adjustments for Features-9,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,090$29,265
Total Invoice$52,279$27,356
Adjustments for Features-8,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,302$27,356

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelMDXForte
TrimAdvanceSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,905$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9770

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelMDXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length196.2 in171.3 in
Width77.2 in70.1 in
Height67.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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