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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: $25,815

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $20,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelForteMDXMDX
TrimSXTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $47,440 $53,230
Base Invoice $19,717 $44,130 $49,506
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 115    
Technology Package 1,624    
Premium Package 1,986    
Floor mats 93    
Options (change) 4,115 0 0
Options (change) 3,703 0 0
Destination 800 940 940
Total Price $25,815 $48,380 $54,170
Total Invoice $24,220 $45,070 $50,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,023
Model Year201420162016
ModelForteMDXMDX
TrimSXTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,815$48,380$54,170
Adjustments for Features0-6,255-9,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$42,125$44,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,515
Total Invoice$24,220$45,070$50,446
Adjustments for Features0-5,827-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,220$39,243$41,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,328

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201420162016
ModelForteMDXMDX
TrimSXTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Display key  $50
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,500$8,755$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,255$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,827-8,875

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20142016
ModelForteMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length171.3 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height57.1 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,067 lb.3,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.238.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested325097%
Total Not Requested1003%

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