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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: $26,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $21,600
Base Invoice $30,384 $20,410
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Cargo net   50
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 2,000 4,425
Options (change) 1,821 4,005
Destination 615 895
Total Price $35,940 $26,920
Total Invoice $32,820 $25,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,705
Model Year20062018
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,940$26,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$24,585
Total Invoice$32,820$25,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$23,115

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
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$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,195

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelTLForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length189.3 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290065%
Total Not Requested157535%

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