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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: $27,070

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMDXForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,950 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $36,002 $20,966 $22,422
Navigation system 2,750    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   125 125
Navigation system 2,475    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 2,750 4,075 4,075
Options (change) 2,475 3,629 3,629
Destination 615 895 895
Total Price $43,315 $27,070 $28,770
Total Invoice $39,092 $25,490 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,774
Model Year200620172017
ModelMDXForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,315$27,070$28,770
Adjustments for Features-2,0250-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,290$27,070$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$39,092$25,490$26,946
Adjustments for Features-1,8280-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,264$25,490$26,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,269

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620172017
ModelMDXForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $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 
Approach detection $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$4,225$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8280-187

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested270064%
Total Not Requested155036%

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 control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested260063%
Total Not Requested155037%

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