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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: $21,380

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $26,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelRLForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $18,895
Base Invoice $42,801 $18,000
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 0 1,790
Options (change) 0 1,557
Destination 885 695
Total Price $48,085 $21,380
Total Invoice $43,686 $20,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,219
Model Year20112011
ModelRLForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$48,085$21,380
Adjustments for Features-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,345$21,380
Total Invoice$43,686$20,252
Adjustments for Features-5,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,471$20,252

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelRLForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,740$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelRLForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length195.8 in178.3 in
Width72.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.2,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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