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Acura RL vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,120

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $30,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,697

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $27,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $16,700
Base Invoice $44,098 $16,367
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 0 525
Options (change) 0 435
Destination 895 895
Total Price $49,095 $18,120
Total Invoice $44,993 $17,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,319
Model Year20122018
ModelRLForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$49,095$18,120
Adjustments for Features-9,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,300$18,120
Total Invoice$44,993$17,697
Adjustments for Features-8,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,016$17,697

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelRLForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,765$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9770

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelRLForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in179.5 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.2,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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