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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: $25,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,398

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $19,500
Base Invoice $33,828 $18,528
Advance Package 5,930  
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Advance Package 5,488  
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 5,930 5,660
Options (change) 5,488 5,070
Destination 895 800
Total Price $42,855 $25,960
Total Invoice $40,211 $24,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,870
Model Year20142014
ModelTLForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$42,855$25,960
Adjustments for Features-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,850$25,960
Total Invoice$40,211$24,398
Adjustments for Features-9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,268$24,398

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,405$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
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
Rear spoiler200Yes
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested174056%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium 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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested330091%
Total Not Requested3259%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

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