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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: $31,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $29,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelForteRLXRLX
TrimSXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $18,380 $50,530 $55,626
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Options (change) 3,550 0 0
Options (change) 3,095 0 0
Destination 775 950 950
Total Price $23,625 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $22,250 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,954
Model Year201320172017
ModelForteRLXRLX
TrimSXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$23,625$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-7,830-9,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$47,570$51,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$22,250$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-7,276-8,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,250$44,204$47,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,728

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201320172017
ModelForteRLXRLX
TrimSXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Eco accelerator  $100
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,425$10,255$11,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,830$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,276-8,644

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20132017
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.3,970 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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