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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: $26,650

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,026

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,905 $19,990
Base Invoice $33,712 $18,993
Advance Package 5,930  
Premium Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Advance Package 5,488  
Premium Package   2,717
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 5,930 5,810
Options (change) 5,488 5,183
Destination 895 850
Total Price $42,730 $26,650
Total Invoice $40,095 $25,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,657
Model Year20132016
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$42,730$26,650
Adjustments for Features-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,225$26,650
Total Invoice$40,095$25,026
Adjustments for Features-1,4120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,683$25,026

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,905$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4120

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
ModelTLForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length194.0 in179.5 in
Width74.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested135048%
Total Not Requested149052%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested327597%
Total Not Requested1003%
Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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