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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: $19,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $43,280
Base Invoice $22,422 $40,092
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package   3,675
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package   3,363
Options (change) 4,075 3,675
Options (change) 3,629 3,363
Destination 895 895
Total Price $28,770 $47,850
Total Invoice $26,946 $44,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,530
Model Year20182013
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$28,770$47,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$43,670
Total Invoice$26,946$44,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,946$40,476

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182013
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
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 player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,700$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,874

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182013
ModelForteMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length171.3 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height57.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,550 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 in37.5 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested335081%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested76551%

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