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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: $24,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $35,800
Base Invoice $18,860 $33,995
Technology Package 1,800 3,700
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Technology Package 1,570 3,505
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Options (change) 3,550 3,700
Options (change) 3,095 3,505
Destination 775 975
Total Price $24,125 $40,475
Total Invoice $22,730 $38,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,486
Model Year20132018
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$24,125$40,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,125$35,995
Total Invoice$22,730$38,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,730$34,216

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132018
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$1,875$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,259

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132018
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 Weight2,782 lb.3,738 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

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