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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: $16,270

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $12,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,950

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $10,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,890 $15,400
Base Invoice $25,436 $15,100
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Floor mats   95
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Floor mats   75
Options (change) 0 95
Options (change) 0 75
Destination 615 775
Total Price $28,505 $16,270
Total Invoice $26,051 $15,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,571
Model Year20062013
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$28,505$16,270
Adjustments for Features-7,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,360$16,270
Total Invoice$26,051$15,950
Adjustments for Features-6,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,521$15,950

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Manual remote mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,790$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
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.2,729 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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