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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimSX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $31,445 $35,320
Base Invoice $18,190 $29,584 $33,171
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 750 920 920
Total Price $23,400 $32,365 $36,240
Total Invoice $22,035 $30,504 $34,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,863
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimSX2.43.5
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$23,400$32,365$36,240
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$29,600$33,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,575
Total Invoice$22,035$30,504$34,091
Adjustments for Features0-2,606-2,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$27,898$31,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,310

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220152015
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimSX2.43.5
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
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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$3,550$6,315$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,606-2,883

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122015
ModelForteTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in190.3 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,484 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 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX specs.

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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested77554%
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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