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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelTLTLForte
TrimBaseSH-AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,905 $39,455 $17,495
Base Invoice $33,712 $36,998 $16,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 0 0 1,990
Options (change) 0 0 1,712
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $36,800 $40,350 $20,180
Total Invoice $34,607 $37,893 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,089
Model Year201320132010
ModelTLTLForte
TrimBaseSH-AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,800$40,350$20,180
Adjustments for Features-3,670-5,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$34,480$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$34,607$37,893$19,067
Adjustments for Features-3,451-5,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,156$32,380$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,224$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132010
ModelTLTLForte
TrimBaseSH-AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,640$6,840$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$5,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,451-5,5130

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132010
ModelTLForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length194.0 in178.3 in
Width74.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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