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Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $1,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRSXForte
TrimType-SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,845 $23,800
Base Invoice $21,754 $22,422
Floor mats   125
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 0 125
Options (change) 0 102
Destination 615 895
Total Price $24,460 $24,820
Total Invoice $22,369 $23,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,974
Model Year20062018
ModelRSXForte
TrimType-SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,460$24,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$21,615
Total Invoice$22,369$23,419
Adjustments for Features0-3,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$20,395

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXForte
TrimType-SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,870$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,024

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in171.3 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height54.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.056.4 ft3

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