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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: $26,330

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $29,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelForteRLX
TrimEXP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $54,450
Base Invoice $18,432 $50,530
Technology Package 2,400  
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Floor mats 115  
Technology Package 2,167  
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Floor mats 93  
Options (change) 6,115 0
Options (change) 5,538 0
Destination 825 950
Total Price $26,330 $55,400
Total Invoice $24,795 $51,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,198
Model Year20152017
ModelForteRLX
TrimEXP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$26,330$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,330$49,495
Total Invoice$24,795$51,480
Adjustments for Features0-5,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,795$45,993

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152017
ModelForteRLX
TrimEXP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,487

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152017
ModelForteRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in196.1 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%

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