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Kia Forte vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,005 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $26,230 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,491 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $22,916 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | RL |
| Trim | EX | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,990 | $47,200 |
| Base Invoice | $18,993 | $42,801 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | |
| Premium Package | 3,000 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | |
| Technology Package | 4,150 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 1,796 | |
| Premium Package | 2,717 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | |
| Technology Package | 3,721 | |
| Options (change) | 5,165 | 4,150 |
| Options (change) | 4,648 | 3,721 |
| Destination | 850 | 885 |
| Total Price | $26,005 | $52,235 |
| Total Invoice | $24,491 | $47,407 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,765 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,864 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | RL |
| Trim | EX | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 300hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 260, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $26,005 | $52,235 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,465 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,005 | $47,770 |
| Total Invoice | $24,491 | $47,407 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,052 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,491 | $43,355 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | RL |
| Trim | EX | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| 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 driver seat | $150 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,900 | $7,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,052 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | RL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 195.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,036 lb. | 4,099 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 20% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3225 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Acura RL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 43% |
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