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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: $27,210

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,579

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelRLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $43,912 $20,130
Premium Plus Package   4,490
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Cargo net   50
Premium Plus Package   4,119
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 0 5,015
Options (change) 0 4,554
Destination 615 895
Total Price $49,915 $27,210
Total Invoice $44,527 $25,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,641
Model Year20062017
ModelRLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$49,915$27,210
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,450$27,210
Total Invoice$44,527$25,579
Adjustments for Features-1,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,220$25,579

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
ModelRLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,640$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
ModelRLForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,909 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 Volume13.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested307564%
Total Not Requested170036%

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