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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: $26,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $23,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForteRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $46,280
Base Invoice $20,410 $41,560
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Floor mats 125  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Technology Package   3,620
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Floor mats 102  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 4,425 3,620
Options (change) 4,005 3,245
Destination 895 715
Total Price $26,920 $50,615
Total Invoice $25,310 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,330
Model Year20182008
ModelForteRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-17
Total Price$26,920$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,920$48,525
Total Invoice$25,310$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,310$43,640

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182008
ModelForteRL
TrimEXBase
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182008
ModelForteRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested307569%
Total Not Requested140031%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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