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Kia Forte vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelForteTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $36,030 $39,580
Base Invoice $18,000 $33,828 $37,113
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800 3,730 3,730
Cargo net 40    
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570 3,452 3,452
Cargo net 32    
Options (change) 3,590 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 3,127 3,452 3,452
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $23,180 $40,655 $44,205
Total Invoice $21,822 $38,175 $41,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,790
Model Year201120142014
ModelForteTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$23,180$40,655$44,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$37,925$39,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$21,822$38,175$41,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,563-4,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$35,612$36,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,224

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Model Year201120142014
ModelForteTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,700$4,430$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,563-4,624

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112014
ModelForteTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in194.0 in
Width69.9 in74.0 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%

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