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Acura TL vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $19,300
Base Invoice $30,384 $18,380
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net   40
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,000 3,590
Options (change) 1,821 3,127
Destination 615 775
Total Price $35,940 $23,665
Total Invoice $32,820 $22,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,520
Model Year20062013
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,940$23,665
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$23,665
Total Invoice$32,820$22,282
Adjustments for Features-1,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,802$22,282

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0180

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelTLForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length189.3 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height56.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,898 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

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