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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: $26,380

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,837

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $19,390
Base Invoice $30,384 $18,432
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,000 6,165
Options (change) 1,821 5,580
Destination 615 825
Total Price $35,940 $26,380
Total Invoice $32,820 $24,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,957
Model Year20062015
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,940$26,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$25,345
Total Invoice$32,820$24,837
Adjustments for Features0-974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$23,863

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,090$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-974

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelTLForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length189.3 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested290080%
Total Not Requested72520%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested162596%
Total Not Requested754%

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