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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $32,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $28,884

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelRLXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $18,895
Base Invoice $44,324 $18,000
Technology Package 6,000 1,800
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Technology Package 5,430 1,570
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 6,000 3,550
Options (change) 5,430 3,095
Destination 920 695
Total Price $55,370 $23,140
Total Invoice $50,674 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,137
Model Year20152011
ModelRLXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$55,370$23,140
Adjustments for Features-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,090$23,140
Total Invoice$50,674$21,790
Adjustments for Features-5,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,927$21,790

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152011
ModelRLXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,505$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152011
ModelRLXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length196.1 in178.3 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.7 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 mirrors50No
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 Requested157559%
Total Not Requested107541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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