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Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteILX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $28,100
Base Invoice $20,410 $26,701
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Technology Plus Package   5,000
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Technology Plus Package   4,737
Options (change) 4,375 5,000
Options (change) 3,963 4,737
Destination 895 965
Total Price $26,870 $34,065
Total Invoice $25,268 $32,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,322
Model Year20182018
ModelForteILX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,870$34,065
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$33,210
Total Invoice$25,268$32,403
Adjustments for Features0-813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$31,590

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20182018
ModelForteILX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed automated manual $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-813

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20182018
ModelForteILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in181.9 in
Width70.1 in70.6 in
Height56.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested372583%
Total Not Requested75017%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested280060%
Total Not Requested189040%

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