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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $26,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForteRL
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $49,300
Base Invoice $18,190 $43,912
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40  
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 3,590 0
Options (change) 3,127 0
Destination 750 615
Total Price $23,440 $49,915
Total Invoice $22,067 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,986
Model Year20122006
ModelForteRL
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-17
Total Price$23,440$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$44,900
Total Invoice$22,067$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-4,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$40,053

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122006
ModelForteRL
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver 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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,225$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,474

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122006
ModelForteRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in193.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested117582%
Total Not Requested25018%
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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