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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: $27,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $29,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,571

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $28,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142019
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $56,050
Base Invoice $19,717 $52,595
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 2,200  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495  
Technology Package 1,624  
Premium Package 1,986  
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 5,610 0
Options (change) 5,054 0
Destination 800 995
Total Price $27,310 $57,045
Total Invoice $25,571 $53,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,714
Model Year20142019
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp I6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$27,310$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-9,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,310$47,140
Total Invoice$25,571$53,590
Adjustments for Features0-9,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,571$44,285

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20142019
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Display key $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,275$13,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,305

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20142019
ModelForteMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length171.3 in196.2 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height57.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,032 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 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 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 in36.6 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 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.238.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft368.4 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?
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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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