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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: $27,505

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,823

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelForteTL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $35,305
Base Invoice $20,130 $32,856
Premium Plus Package 4,490  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
Rear spoiler 295  
Technology Package   3,730
Premium Plus Package 4,119  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42  
Rear spoiler 244  
Technology Package   3,420
Options (change) 5,310 3,730
Options (change) 4,798 3,420
Destination 895 885
Total Price $27,505 $39,920
Total Invoice $25,823 $37,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,249
Model Year20172011
ModelForteTL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-17
Total Price$27,505$39,920
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,535$39,920
Total Invoice$25,823$37,161
Adjustments for Features-9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,912$37,161

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Model Year20172011
ModelForteTL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9110

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TL

Model Year20172011
ModelForteTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in195.3 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested292561%
Total Not Requested185039%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
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 Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

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