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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: $26,330

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelForteILX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $25,900
Base Invoice $18,432 $24,617
Premium Package 2,700 2,000
UVO Package 900  
Technology Package 2,400  
Floor mats 115  
Premium Package 2,441 1,895
UVO Package 837  
Technology Package 2,167  
Floor mats 93  
Options (change) 6,115 2,000
Options (change) 5,538 1,895
Destination 825 995
Total Price $26,330 $28,895
Total Invoice $24,795 $27,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,216
Model Year20152019
ModelForteILX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,330$28,895
Adjustments for Features-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,795$28,895
Total Invoice$24,795$27,507
Adjustments for Features-5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,291$27,507

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152019
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
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$4,375$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152019
ModelForteILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in181.9 in
Width70.1 in70.6 in
Height56.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,095 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 Room53.0 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 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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested147541%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25037%
Total Not Requested42563%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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