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Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $30,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelForteRLX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $48,450
Base Invoice $16,660 $44,324
Sunroof 700  
Universal garage door opener 70  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Sunroof 610  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Options (change) 950 0
Options (change) 810 0
Destination 695 895
Total Price $19,140 $49,345
Total Invoice $18,165 $45,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,218
Model Year20102014
ModelForteRLX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6404, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$19,140$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-7,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,140$41,885
Total Invoice$18,165$45,219
Adjustments for Features0-6,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,165$38,383

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20102014
ModelForteRLX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,195$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,836

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20102014
ModelForteRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length178.3 in196.1 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.3 ft3

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