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Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,400 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $14,250 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $13,763 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | TLX | TLX | TLX |
| Trim | SX | Base | V6 | V6 A-Spec |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $33,000 | $36,200 | $42,800 |
| Base Invoice | $18,190 | $31,343 | $34,374 | $40,626 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | 3,700 | 3,700 | |
| Sunroof | 750 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | 3,505 | 3,505 | |
| Sunroof | 655 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,550 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,095 | 3,505 | 3,505 | 0 |
| Destination | 750 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $23,400 | $37,650 | $40,850 | $43,750 |
| Total Invoice | $22,035 | $35,798 | $38,829 | $41,576 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,645 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,532 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | TLX | TLX | TLX |
| Trim | SX | Base | V6 | V6 A-Spec |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 206hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | S8 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 490, 10 | 490, 10 | 490, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/50-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $23,400 | $37,650 | $40,850 | $43,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,605 | -8,055 | -9,305 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,400 | $30,045 | $32,795 | $34,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,750 | $4,400 |
| Total Invoice | $22,035 | $35,798 | $38,829 | $41,576 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,231 | -7,656 | -8,843 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,035 | $28,567 | $31,173 | $32,733 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,606 | $4,166 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | TLX | TLX | TLX |
| Trim | SX | Base | V6 | V6 A-Spec |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed automated manual | $1300 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,175 | $9,780 | $10,230 | $11,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,605 | $8,055 | $9,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,231 | -7,656 | -8,843 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | TLX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 191.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,708 lb. | 3,506 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 34.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1290 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1390 | 46% |
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