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Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,430

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelForteRSX
TrimKoup SXType-S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,590 $23,845
Base Invoice $19,428 $21,754
Premium Package 1,900  
Floor mats 115  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package 1,717  
Floor mats 93  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Options (change) 3,015 0
Options (change) 2,750 0
Destination 825 615
Total Price $24,430 $24,460
Total Invoice $23,003 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,137
Model Year20152006
ModelForteRSX
TrimKoup SXType-S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$24,430$24,460
Adjustments for Features-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,425$24,460
Total Invoice$23,003$22,369
Adjustments for Features-3,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,232$22,369

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20152006
ModelForteRSX
TrimKoup SXType-S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,425$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7710

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20152006
ModelForteRSX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length178.3 in172.4 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height55.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

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