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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: $18,365

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $18,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,899

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $17,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXForte
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $16,700
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $16,367
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 0 0 770
Options (change) 0 0 637
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $37,150 $43,750 $18,365
Total Invoice $35,324 $41,576 $17,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,256
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXForte
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7490, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$37,150$43,750$18,365
Adjustments for Features-10,695-14,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,455$29,165$18,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0
Total Invoice$35,324$41,576$17,899
Adjustments for Features-10,169-13,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,155$27,716$17,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,561$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXForte
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,365$15,255$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,695$14,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,169-13,8600

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.7 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.2,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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