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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: $26,815

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,161

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $34,520
Base Invoice $19,717 $32,430
Premium Package 2,200  
Technology Package 1,800 3,700
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
Premium Package 1,986  
Technology Package 1,624 3,424
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Floor mats 93  
Options (change) 5,115 3,700
Options (change) 4,644 3,424
Destination 800 895
Total Price $26,815 $39,115
Total Invoice $25,161 $36,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,423
Model Year20142014
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$26,815$39,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$37,875
Total Invoice$25,161$36,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,161$35,584

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142014
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
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 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,150$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,165

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142014
ModelForteRDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length171.3 in183.5 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft361.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%

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