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Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,100

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,890 $17,600
Base Invoice $25,436 $16,760
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 2,000 2,750
Options (change) 1,821 2,400
Destination 615 750
Total Price $30,505 $21,100
Total Invoice $27,872 $19,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,824
Model Year20062012
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,505$21,100
Adjustments for Features-2,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,165$21,100
Total Invoice$27,872$19,910
Adjustments for Features-2,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,734$19,910

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,390$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelTSXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length183.4 in178.3 in
Width69.4 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%

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