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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelForteILX
TrimSX2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,200
Base Invoice $18,190 $27,507
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Options (change) 3,550 0
Options (change) 3,095 0
Destination 750 895
Total Price $23,400 $30,095
Total Invoice $22,035 $28,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,612
Model Year20122014
ModelForteILX
TrimSX2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,400$30,095
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$30,095
Total Invoice$22,035$28,402
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,790$28,402

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20122014
ModelForteILX
TrimSX2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,100$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20122014
ModelForteILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in179.1 in
Width69.9 in70.6 in
Height57.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.2,978 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested77554%

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