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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: $21,340

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForteTSX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $30,010
Base Invoice $18,000 $28,256
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
3.5L V6   5,540
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
3.5L V6   5,128
Options (change) 1,750 5,540
Options (change) 1,525 5,128
Destination 695 895
Total Price $21,340 $36,445
Total Invoice $20,220 $34,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,999
Model Year20112012
ModelForteTSX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,340$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,340$34,255
Total Invoice$20,220$34,279
Adjustments for Features0-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,220$32,219

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112012
ModelForteTSX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112012
ModelForteTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in
Length178.3 in185.6 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,822 lb.3,680 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 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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