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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: $17,355

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $18,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,960

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $16,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForteTL
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $35,305
Base Invoice $15,684 $32,856
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42  
Options (change) 515 0
Options (change) 426 0
Destination 850 885
Total Price $17,355 $36,190
Total Invoice $16,960 $33,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,679
Model Year20162011
ModelForteTL
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/50-17
Total Price$17,355$36,190
Adjustments for Features0-6,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,355$29,645
Total Invoice$16,960$33,741
Adjustments for Features0-6,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,960$27,639

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162011
ModelForteTL
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$645$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,102

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162011
ModelForteTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in195.3 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,981 lb.3,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.1 ft3

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