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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: $20,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,665

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $29,160
Base Invoice $16,570 $26,822
Premium Package 950  
Technology Package 1,800 3,100
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Package 830  
Technology Package 1,570 2,843
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,750 3,100
Options (change) 2,400 2,843
Destination 695 760
Total Price $20,840 $33,020
Total Invoice $19,665 $30,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,245
Model Year20112009
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$20,840$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,840$29,205
Total Invoice$19,665$30,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,665$26,910

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112009
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,515

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112009
ModelForteTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.6 in
Length178.3 in186.2 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.3,488 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4300		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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