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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: $27,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620222022
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimEX2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $38,900 $53,700
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Rear spoiler 295    
Remote start 495    
Technology Package   4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Premium Plus Package 1,796    
Premium Package 2,717    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Rear spoiler 244    
Remote start 410    
Technology Package   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 6,255 4,500 500
Options (change) 5,551 0 0
Destination 850 1,095 1,095
Total Price $27,095 $44,495 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,516
Model Year201620222022
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimEX2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 13710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$27,095$44,495$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,740-10,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$38,755$44,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,575

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201620222022
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimEX2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Road sign information $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,650$8,390$13,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-217

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162022
ModelForteTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.0 in
Length179.5 in194.6 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height56.5 in56.4 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested335099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
ELS, 550W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

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