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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: $27,370

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,714

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,995 $22,422
Technology Package 3,700  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
6-speed manual   -1,400
Interior trim, special color   0
Technology Package 3,505  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
6-speed manual   -1,232
Interior trim, special color   0
Options (change) 3,700 2,675
Options (change) 3,505 2,397
Destination 975 895
Total Price $40,475 $27,370
Total Invoice $38,475 $25,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,833
Model Year20182018
ModelRDXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,475$27,370
Adjustments for Features-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,395$27,370
Total Invoice$38,475$25,714
Adjustments for Features-2,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,547$25,714

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Interior trim, special color $0
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,230$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in171.3 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested195065%
Total Not Requested104035%

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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested370089%
Total Not Requested45011%

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