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Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelRLXForte
TrimP-AWSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $21,600
Base Invoice $50,530 $20,410
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 0 4,375
Options (change) 0 3,963
Destination 950 895
Total Price $55,400 $26,870
Total Invoice $51,480 $25,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,933
Model Year20172018
ModelRLXForte
TrimP-AWSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$55,400$26,870
Adjustments for Features-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,795$26,870
Total Invoice$51,480$25,268
Adjustments for Features-4,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,201$25,268

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXForte
TrimP-AWSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,480$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length196.1 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested402590%
Total Not Requested45010%

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