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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: $21,725

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $21,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelForteMDX
TrimEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $39,950
Base Invoice $17,430 $36,002
Technology Package 1,900  
Sunroof 750  
Navigation system   2,750
Technology Package 1,655  
Sunroof 655  
Navigation system   2,475
Options (change) 2,650 2,750
Options (change) 2,310 2,475
Destination 775 615
Total Price $21,725 $43,315
Total Invoice $20,515 $39,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,139
Model Year20132006
ModelForteMDX
TrimEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4253hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-17
Total Price$21,725$43,315
Adjustments for Features0-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,725$37,290
Total Invoice$20,515$39,092
Adjustments for Features0-5,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,515$33,654

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132006
ModelForteMDX
TrimEXTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,438

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132006
ModelForteMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in188.7 in
Width69.9 in77.0 in
Height57.5 in68.7 in
Curb Weight2,843 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.449.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft381.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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