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Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelForteMDXMDX
TrimEXPremiumTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $37,125 $39,950
Base Invoice $15,230 $33,459 $36,002
Premium Package 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Universal garage door opener 70    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Premium Package 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Universal garage door opener 55    
4-speed automatic 960    
Options (change) 3,050 0 0
Options (change) 2,730 0 0
Destination 695 615 615
Total Price $19,740 $37,740 $40,565
Total Invoice $18,655 $34,074 $36,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,968
Model Year201020062006
ModelForteMDXMDX
TrimEXPremiumTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4253hp V6253hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-17235/65-17
Total Price$19,740$37,740$40,565
Adjustments for Features0-4,930-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,740$32,810$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$18,655$34,074$36,617
Adjustments for Features0-4,451-5,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,655$29,623$30,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,348

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201020062006
ModelForteMDXMDX
TrimEXPremiumTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,320$6,250$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,451-5,646

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20102006
ModelForteMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in188.7 in
Width69.9 in77.0 in
Height57.5 in68.7 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.749.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.781.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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