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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelTLTLForte
TrimBaseSH-AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $18,895
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $18,000
Technology Package 3,730 3,730 1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Technology Package 3,420 3,420 1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 3,590
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 3,127
Destination 885 885 695
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $23,180
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,914
Model Year201120112011
ModelTLTLForte
TrimBaseSH-AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$39,920$43,470$23,180
Adjustments for Features-2,605-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$38,665$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$21,822
Adjustments for Features-2,425-4,4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,736$35,949$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,213$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112011
ModelTLTLForte
TrimBaseSH-AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,305$6,505$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,425-4,4680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelTLForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length195.3 in178.3 in
Width74.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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