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Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120192019
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimSXBaseV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $33,000 $36,200
Base Invoice $18,000 $31,343 $34,374
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Options (change) 3,550 0 0
Options (change) 3,095 0 0
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $23,140 $33,995 $37,195
Total Invoice $21,790 $32,338 $35,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,635
Model Year201120192019
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimSXBaseV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6S8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 7355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,140$33,995$37,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,165-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$28,830$31,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$21,790$32,338$35,369
Adjustments for Features0-4,913-5,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,790$27,425$30,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,747

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201120192019
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimSXBaseV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed automated manual $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,650$8,815$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,165$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,913-5,197

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112019
ModelForteTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in191.7 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

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