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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: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $32,995
Base Invoice $22,422 $30,159
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Technology Package   3,500
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Technology Package   3,277
Options (change) 4,075 3,500
Options (change) 3,629 3,277
Destination 895 670
Total Price $28,770 $37,165
Total Invoice $26,946 $34,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,082
Model Year20182007
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,770$37,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$35,990
Total Invoice$26,946$34,106
Adjustments for Features0-1,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,946$33,028

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182007
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,450$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,078

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182007
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
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 seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested290070%
Total Not Requested125030%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested60037%

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