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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: $21,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $40,990
Base Invoice $18,860 $37,252
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800 4,050
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570 3,673
Options (change) 3,550 4,050
Options (change) 3,095 3,673
Destination 775 760
Total Price $24,125 $45,800
Total Invoice $22,730 $41,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,866
Model Year20132009
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$24,125$45,800
Adjustments for Features0-6,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,125$39,110
Total Invoice$22,730$41,685
Adjustments for Features0-6,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,730$35,596

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132009
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 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,500$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,089

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132009
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.4,535 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

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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92549%
Total Not Requested95051%

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