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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: $26,330

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,890 $19,390
Base Invoice $25,436 $18,432
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,000 6,115
Options (change) 1,821 5,538
Destination 615 825
Total Price $30,505 $26,330
Total Invoice $27,872 $24,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,405
Model Year20062015
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,505$26,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,505$24,920
Total Invoice$27,872$24,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,872$23,467

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,615$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,328

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelTSXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length183.4 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%

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