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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: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $1,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelForteRSX
TrimSXType-S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $23,845
Base Invoice $22,422 $21,754
Floor mats 125  
Floor mats 102  
Options (change) 125 0
Options (change) 102 0
Destination 895 615
Total Price $24,820 $24,460
Total Invoice $23,419 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,021
Model Year20172006
ModelForteRSX
TrimSXType-S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$24,820$24,460
Adjustments for Features-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,565$24,460
Total Invoice$23,419$22,369
Adjustments for Features-3,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,348$22,369

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20172006
ModelForteRSX
TrimSXType-S
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,125$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20172006
ModelForteRSX
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length171.3 in172.4 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft316.0 ft3

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