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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: $19,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
ModelTLXTLXForte
Trim2.43.5SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,000 $35,450 $17,495
Base Invoice $30,396 $33,664 $16,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Universal garage door opener     70
Sunroof     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Universal garage door opener     55
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 0 0 950
Options (change) 0 0 810
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $32,950 $36,400 $19,140
Total Invoice $31,346 $34,614 $18,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,240
Model Year201720172010
ModelTLXTLXForte
Trim2.43.5SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionS8T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,950$36,400$19,140
Adjustments for Features-6,245-6,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,705$29,855$19,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$0
Total Invoice$31,346$34,614$18,165
Adjustments for Features-5,941-6,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,405$28,390$18,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,985$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172010
ModelTLXTLXForte
Trim2.43.5SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,190$7,490$945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,245$6,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,941-6,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172010
ModelTLXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.3 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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