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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: $21,100

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $27,890
Base Invoice $16,760 $25,436
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 950  
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Technology Package 1,570  
Premium Package 830  
Navigation system   1,821
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,750 2,000
Options (change) 2,400 1,821
Destination 750 615
Total Price $21,100 $30,505
Total Invoice $19,910 $27,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,824
Model Year20122006
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17
Total Price$21,100$30,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$28,165
Total Invoice$19,910$27,872
Adjustments for Features0-2,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,910$25,734

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122006
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
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
Total Value of Features$2,050$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,138

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122006
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 Weight2,769 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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