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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: $18,070

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $18,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,655

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $16,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelForteTLX
TrimLX3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $35,320
Base Invoice $16,367 $33,240
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Options (change) 475 0
Options (change) 393 0
Destination 895 940
Total Price $18,070 $36,260
Total Invoice $17,655 $34,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,470
Model Year20182016
ModelForteTLX
TrimLX3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG21/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-18
Total Price$18,070$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-8,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,070$27,715
Total Invoice$17,655$34,180
Adjustments for Features0-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,655$26,125

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182016
ModelForteTLX
TrimLX3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$245$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,055

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182016
ModelForteTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in190.3 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.3,585 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 ft313.2 ft3

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