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Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,720 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $20,770 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $18,429 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | MDX | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Base | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $42,930 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $39,410 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| Technology Package | 3,675 | ||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Technology Package | 3,333 | ||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,675 | 3,725 | 4,075 |
| Options (change) | 3,333 | 3,338 | 3,629 |
| Destination | 885 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $47,490 | $26,720 | $28,770 |
| Total Invoice | $43,628 | $25,199 | $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: $16,315 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,336 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | MDX | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Base | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 410, 10 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,490 | $26,720 | $28,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,455 | 0 | -275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,035 | $26,720 | $28,495 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,775 |
| Total Invoice | $43,628 | $25,199 | $26,946 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,093 | 0 | -258 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,535 | $25,199 | $26,688 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,489 |
Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | MDX | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | Base | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| 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 | |||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,980 | $3,525 | $3,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,455 | $0 | $275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,093 | 0 | -258 |
Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | MDX | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,551 lb. | 2,929 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.6 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.7 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 42.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 29.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Acura MDX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | No |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 19% |
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