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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $34,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $30,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForteRLX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $48,450
Base Invoice $20,410 $44,324
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Advance Package   12,000
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Advance Package   10,859
Options (change) 4,375 12,000
Options (change) 3,963 10,859
Destination 895 895
Total Price $26,870 $61,345
Total Invoice $25,268 $56,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,641
Model Year20182014
ModelForteRLX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$26,870$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-5,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$55,690
Total Invoice$25,268$56,078
Adjustments for Features0-5,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$50,909

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182014
ModelForteRLX
TrimEXBase
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 
Remote app $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,925$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,169

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182014
ModelForteRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in196.1 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,933 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 Room53.8 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested407591%
Total Not Requested4009%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227540%
Total Not Requested342560%

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