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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: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $34,520
Base Invoice $22,422 $32,430
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Technology Package   3,700
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Technology Package   3,424
Options (change) 4,075 3,700
Options (change) 3,629 3,424
Destination 895 895
Total Price $28,770 $39,115
Total Invoice $26,946 $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: $9,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,967
Model Year20182014
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,770$39,115
Adjustments for Features0-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$38,225
Total Invoice$26,946$36,749
Adjustments for Features0-836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,946$35,913

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182014
ModelForteRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$2,675$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-836

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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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 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 radio50No
Total Requested325078%
Total Not Requested90022%

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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