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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: $21,100

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,075

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $35,800
Base Invoice $18,670 $33,995
Sunroof 750  
Sunroof 655  
Options (change) 750 0
Options (change) 655 0
Destination 750 975
Total Price $21,100 $36,775
Total Invoice $20,075 $34,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,530
Model Year20122018
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$21,100$36,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$32,185
Total Invoice$20,075$34,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,075$30,605

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,725$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,365

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelForteRDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in
Length170.9 in184.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,896 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft361.3 ft3

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