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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: $11,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,161

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $33,895
Base Invoice $19,717 $31,164
Premium Package 2,200  
Technology Package 1,800 3,300
Floor mats 115  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package 1,986  
Technology Package 1,624 3,026
Floor mats 93  
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Options (change) 5,115 3,300
Options (change) 4,644 3,026
Destination 800 760
Total Price $26,815 $37,955
Total Invoice $25,161 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,510
Model Year20142009
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$26,815$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$35,480
Total Invoice$25,161$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,161$32,671

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142009
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,950$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,279

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142009
ModelForteRDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length171.3 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in73.6 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft360.6 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested275082%
Total Not Requested60018%
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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