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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: $21,840

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,690

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $1,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelRSXForte
TrimType-SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,845 $18,395
Base Invoice $21,754 $17,520
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 0 2,750
Options (change) 0 2,475
Destination 615 695
Total Price $24,460 $21,840
Total Invoice $22,369 $20,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,284
Model Year20062011
ModelRSXForte
TrimType-SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,460$21,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$19,090
Total Invoice$22,369$20,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$18,085

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelRSXForte
TrimType-SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Speaker lights $100
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,605

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelRSXForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length172.4 in176.4 in
Width67.9 in69.5 in
Height54.9 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.2,879 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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