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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: $27,370

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,714

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $35,800
Base Invoice $22,422 $33,995
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
6-speed manual -1,400  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Technology Package   3,700
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
6-speed manual -1,232  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Technology Package   3,505
Options (change) 2,675 3,700
Options (change) 2,397 3,505
Destination 895 975
Total Price $27,370 $40,475
Total Invoice $25,714 $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: $10,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,833
Model Year20182018
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,370$40,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,370$37,395
Total Invoice$25,714$38,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,714$35,547

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Interior trim, special color$0 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,150$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,928

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,976 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 Room53.8 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested370089%
Total Not Requested45011%

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 system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested195065%
Total Not Requested104035%

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