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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: $26,030

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,421

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelMDXForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,950 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $36,002 $18,751 $19,707
Navigation system 2,750    
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
UVO   600  
Floor mats   115 115
Navigation system 2,475    
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
UVO   558  
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 2,750 5,515 4,315
Options (change) 2,475 4,985 3,889
Destination 615 825 825
Total Price $43,315 $26,030 $26,030
Total Invoice $39,092 $24,561 $24,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,471
Model Year200620152015
ModelMDXForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$43,315$26,030$26,030
Adjustments for Features-3,275-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,040$25,080$26,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950
Total Invoice$39,092$24,561$24,421
Adjustments for Features-2,956-8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,136$23,665$24,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$756

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620152015
ModelMDXForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,250$3,925$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,956-8960

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelMDXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in171.3 in
Width77.0 in70.1 in
Height68.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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