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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,890 $21,600
Base Invoice $25,436 $20,410
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 2,000 4,375
Options (change) 1,821 3,963
Destination 615 895
Total Price $30,505 $26,870
Total Invoice $27,872 $25,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,152
Model Year20062018
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,505$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,505$24,160
Total Invoice$27,872$25,268
Adjustments for Features0-2,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,872$22,720

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,548

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelTSXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length183.4 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested280063%
Total Not Requested167537%

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