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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: $27,505

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,837

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $35,670
Base Invoice $19,811 $33,872
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
Technology Package   3,700
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Floor mats 93  
Technology Package   3,505
Options (change) 5,665 3,700
Options (change) 5,176 3,505
Destination 850 975
Total Price $27,505 $40,345
Total Invoice $25,837 $38,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,872
Model Year20162017
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,505$40,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$37,565
Total Invoice$25,837$38,352
Adjustments for Features0-2,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,837$35,709

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162017
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Fog lights$125 
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 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,475$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,643

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162017
ModelForteRDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length171.3 in184.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested417590%
Total Not Requested45010%

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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested134045%

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