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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: $24,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $39,995
Base Invoice $18,860 $36,063
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Sport Package   5,600
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Sport Package   5,040
Options (change) 3,550 5,600
Options (change) 3,095 5,040
Destination 775 670
Total Price $24,125 $46,265
Total Invoice $22,730 $41,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,454
Model Year20132007
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$24,125$46,265
Adjustments for Features0-6,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,125$40,075
Total Invoice$22,730$41,773
Adjustments for Features0-5,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,730$36,184

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132007
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$2,475$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,589

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132007
ModelForteMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length170.9 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in78.5 in
Height57.5 in68.2 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.4,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.442.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft383.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested110048%

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