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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: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $31,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $28,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelForteRLX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $48,450
Base Invoice $18,380 $44,324
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800 6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570 5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Options (change) 3,550 6,000
Options (change) 3,095 5,430
Destination 775 895
Total Price $23,625 $55,345
Total Invoice $22,250 $50,649

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,743
Model Year20132014
ModelForteRLX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$23,625$55,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$49,165
Total Invoice$22,250$50,649
Adjustments for Features0-5,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,250$44,993

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20132014
ModelForteRLX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,275$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,656

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20132014
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 Weight2,730 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested162561%
Total Not Requested102539%

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