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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: $25,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,112

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,310 $19,500
Base Invoice $27,359 $18,528
Technology Package 3,100 2,300
3.5L V6 5,540  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Floor mats   115
Technology Package 2,843 2,074
3.5L V6 5,080  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 8,640 5,315
Options (change) 7,923 4,784
Destination 810 800
Total Price $38,760 $25,615
Total Invoice $36,092 $24,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,919
Model Year20102014
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,760$25,615
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,695$25,615
Total Invoice$36,092$24,112
Adjustments for Features-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,031$24,112

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-610

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
ModelTSXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in179.5 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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%
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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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