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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: $29,265

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,356

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteMDXMDX
TrimSXTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $46,565 $54,505
Base Invoice $22,422 $43,098 $50,365
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Floor mats 125    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Remote start 495    
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Floor mats 102    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Remote start 410    
Options (change) 4,570 0 0
Options (change) 4,039 0 0
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $29,265 $47,460 $55,400
Total Invoice $27,356 $43,993 $51,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,017
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteMDXMDX
TrimSXTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,265$47,460$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-8,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$43,555$46,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390
Total Invoice$27,356$43,993$51,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,620-7,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,356$40,373$43,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,064

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820142014
ModelForteMDXMDX
TrimSXTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150 $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HDMI port  $25
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $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  
Total Value of Features$3,775$7,680$12,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,620-7,823

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182014
ModelForteMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length171.3 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height57.1 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,025 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 Room53.8 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 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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