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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: $18,070

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $22,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,655

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $20,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,635 $16,700
Base Invoice $28,835 $16,367
3.5L V6 5,540  
Technology Package 3,100  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
3.5L V6 5,128  
Technology Package 2,869  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 8,640 475
Options (change) 7,997 393
Destination 895 895
Total Price $40,170 $18,070
Total Invoice $37,727 $17,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,089
Model Year20142018
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$40,170$18,070
Adjustments for Features-7,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,735$18,070
Total Invoice$37,727$17,655
Adjustments for Features-6,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,744$17,655

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelTSXForte
TrimBaseLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,680$245
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9830

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelTSXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length185.6 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,956 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 in53.8 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 Volume14.0 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?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1540100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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