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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: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $40,195
Base Invoice $22,422 $36,514
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Sport Package   5,600
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Sport Package   5,078
Options (change) 4,075 5,600
Options (change) 3,629 5,078
Destination 895 715
Total Price $28,770 $46,510
Total Invoice $26,946 $42,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,504
Model Year20172008
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$28,770$46,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$42,270
Total Invoice$26,946$42,307
Adjustments for Features0-3,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,946$38,450

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20172008
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,850$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,857

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20172008
ModelForteMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length171.3 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height57.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.242.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested335081%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

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

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