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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: $18,365

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $18,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,899

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $17,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimLXV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $16,367 $34,374 $40,626
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 295    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Rear spoiler 244    
Options (change) 770 0 0
Options (change) 637 0 0
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $18,365 $37,150 $43,750
Total Invoice $17,899 $35,324 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,256
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimLXV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/32 MPG20/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4355, 7490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$18,365$37,150$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-10,695-14,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,365$26,455$29,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,710
Total Invoice$17,899$35,324$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-10,169-13,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,899$25,155$27,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,561

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimLXV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$670$11,365$15,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,695$14,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,169-13,860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelForteTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.7 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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