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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: $17,215

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $17,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,825

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $14,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $15,900
Base Invoice $30,991 $15,599
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 0 515
Options (change) 0 426
Destination 715 800
Total Price $34,440 $17,215
Total Invoice $31,706 $16,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,602
Model Year20082014
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$34,440$17,215
Adjustments for Features-6,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,620$17,215
Total Invoice$31,706$16,825
Adjustments for Features-6,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,427$16,825

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,490$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,483 lb.2,981 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 LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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