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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteRL
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $46,680
Base Invoice $18,380 $41,935
Technology Package 1,800 3,620
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40  
Technology Package 1,570 3,245
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 3,590 3,620
Options (change) 3,127 3,245
Destination 775 760
Total Price $23,665 $51,060
Total Invoice $22,282 $45,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,674
Model Year20132009
ModelForteRL
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$23,665$51,060
Adjustments for Features0-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$45,520
Total Invoice$22,282$45,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$40,956

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132009
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,275$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,984

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132009
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 Weight2,730 lb.4,084 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 camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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