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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: $24,430

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelRSXForte
TrimType-SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,845 $20,590
Base Invoice $21,754 $19,428
Premium Package   1,900
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package   1,717
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 0 3,015
Options (change) 0 2,750
Destination 615 825
Total Price $24,460 $24,430
Total Invoice $22,369 $23,003

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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: $4,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,137
Model Year20062015
ModelRSXForte
TrimType-SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,460$24,430
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$20,425
Total Invoice$22,369$23,003
Adjustments for Features0-3,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$19,232

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelRSXForte
TrimType-SKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,420$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,771

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See a complete comparison of Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelRSXForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in178.3 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height54.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RSX vs. Kia Forte specs.

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

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