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Kia Forte vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,380

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $26,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelForteRL
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $47,200
Base Invoice $18,000 $42,801
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 1,790 0
Options (change) 1,557 0
Destination 695 885
Total Price $21,380 $48,085
Total Invoice $20,252 $43,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,219
Model Year20112011
ModelForteRL
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$21,380$48,085
Adjustments for Features0-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,380$42,345
Total Invoice$20,252$43,686
Adjustments for Features0-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,252$38,471

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelForteRL
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,000$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,215

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelForteRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in195.8 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,822 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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