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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelForteTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $35,305 $38,855
Base Invoice $18,380 $32,856 $36,112
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 3,420 3,420
Cargo net 32    
Options (change) 3,590 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 3,127 3,420 3,420
Destination 775 885 885
Total Price $23,665 $39,920 $43,470
Total Invoice $22,282 $37,161 $40,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,547
Model Year201320112011
ModelForteTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
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$23,665$39,920$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,505-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$37,415$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$22,282$37,161$40,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,332-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$34,829$36,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,213

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Model Year201320112011
ModelForteTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
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
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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  
Total Value of Features$1,800$4,305$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,332-4,375

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132011
ModelForteTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in195.3 in
Width69.9 in74.0 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 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
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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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