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Acura RDX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,815

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,161

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelRDXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,520 $20,900
Base Invoice $32,430 $19,717
Technology Package 3,700 1,800
Premium Package   2,200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Floor mats   115
Technology Package 3,424 1,624
Premium Package   1,986
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,700 5,115
Options (change) 3,424 4,644
Destination 895 800
Total Price $39,115 $26,815
Total Invoice $36,749 $25,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,423
Model Year20142014
ModelRDXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,115$26,815
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,875$26,815
Total Invoice$36,749$25,161
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,584$25,161

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelRDXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,390$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelRDXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length183.5 in171.3 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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