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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: $18,020

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $30,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,601

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $26,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelForteRL
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $47,200
Base Invoice $16,271 $42,801
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102  
Options (change) 525 0
Options (change) 435 0
Destination 895 885
Total Price $18,020 $48,085
Total Invoice $17,601 $43,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,050
Model Year20172011
ModelForteRL
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/45-18
Total Price$18,020$48,085
Adjustments for Features0-9,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,020$38,140
Total Invoice$17,601$43,686
Adjustments for Features0-9,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,601$34,651

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172011
ModelForteRL
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Cruise control $150
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$970$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,035

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172011
ModelForteRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in195.8 in
Width70.1 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.8 ft3

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