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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: $26,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,356

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $24,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $54,500
Base Invoice $22,422 $51,143
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495  
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 4,570 0
Options (change) 4,039 0
Destination 895 975
Total Price $29,265 $55,475
Total Invoice $27,356 $52,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,973
Model Year20182017
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp I6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$29,265$55,475
Adjustments for Features0-9,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$46,120
Total Invoice$27,356$52,118
Adjustments for Features0-8,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,356$43,329

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182017
ModelForteMDX
TrimSXAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Heated steering wheel $100
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
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 
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 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
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$3,550$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,789

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,031 lb.4,001 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 ft315.0 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, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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