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Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForteRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $33,895
Base Invoice $15,230 $31,164
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
4-speed automatic 960  
Options (change) 2,800 0
Options (change) 2,530 0
Destination 695 760
Total Price $19,490 $34,655
Total Invoice $18,455 $31,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,385
Model Year20102009
ModelForteRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18
Total Price$19,490$34,655
Adjustments for Features0-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,490$28,050
Total Invoice$18,455$31,924
Adjustments for Features0-6,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,455$25,840

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20102009
ModelForteRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,195$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,084

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20102009
ModelForteRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in73.6 in
Height57.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.760.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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