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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: $25,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $29,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,112

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelRLXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $19,500
Base Invoice $44,324 $18,528
Technology Package 6,000 2,300
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
215/45HR17   300
Premium Package   2,600
Floor mats   115
Technology Package 5,430 2,074
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
215/45HR17   269
Premium Package   2,348
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 6,000 5,315
Options (change) 5,430 4,784
Destination 895 800
Total Price $55,345 $25,615
Total Invoice $50,649 $24,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,643
Model Year20142014
ModelRLXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$55,345$25,615
Adjustments for Features-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,090$25,615
Total Invoice$50,649$24,112
Adjustments for Features-3,8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,755$24,112

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelRLXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
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 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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$7,605$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8940

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelRLXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length196.1 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested162561%
Total Not Requested102539%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%

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