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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: $26,330

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $29,610
Base Invoice $18,432 $27,634
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Technology Package 2,400 3,100
Floor mats 115  
3.5L V6   5,540
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Technology Package 2,167 2,843
Floor mats 93  
3.5L V6   5,080
Options (change) 6,115 8,640
Options (change) 5,538 7,923
Destination 825 885
Total Price $26,330 $39,135
Total Invoice $24,795 $36,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,666
Model Year20152011
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,330$39,135
Adjustments for Features-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,310$39,135
Total Invoice$24,795$36,442
Adjustments for Features-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,776$36,442

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20152011
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20152011
ModelForteTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length179.5 in185.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height56.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
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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