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Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,660

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXForte
Trim2.0TType SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $21,600
Technology Package 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Rear spoiler     295
Technology Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 4,500 500 5,165
Options (change) 0 0 4,617
Destination 1,095 1,095 895
Total Price $44,495 $55,295 $27,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,008
Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXForte
Trim2.0TType SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4355hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13710, 17?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20215/45-17
Total Price$44,495$55,295$27,660
Adjustments for Features-3,940-9,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,555$46,130$27,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,575$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXForte
Trim2.0TType SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Alexa integration$0$0 
App support  $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,040$12,265$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$9,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-97-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20222018
ModelTLXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in179.5 in
Width75.2 in70.1 in
Height56.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
ELS, 550W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190072%
Total Not Requested75028%

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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested432597%
Total Not Requested1503%

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