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Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $28,190
Base Invoice $15,230 $25,915
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Premium Package 800  
Universal garage door opener 70  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Premium Package 700  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
4-speed automatic 960  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 3,050 0
Options (change) 2,730 0
Destination 695 715
Total Price $19,740 $28,905
Total Invoice $18,655 $26,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,285
Model Year20102008
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17
Total Price$19,740$28,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,740$25,985
Total Invoice$18,655$26,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,655$23,940

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20102008
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,220$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20102008
ModelForteTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in183.4 in
Width69.9 in69.4 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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