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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: $26,305

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $29,160
Base Invoice $18,993 $26,822
Premium Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Technology Package   3,100
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Package 2,717  
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Technology Package   2,843
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 5,465 3,100
Options (change) 4,897 2,843
Destination 850 760
Total Price $26,305 $33,020
Total Invoice $24,740 $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: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,164
Model Year20162009
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,305$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,305$32,455
Total Invoice$24,740$30,425
Adjustments for Features0-521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,740$29,904

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162009
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-521

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162009
ModelForteTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.6 in
Length179.5 in186.2 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height56.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.3,488 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 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested297588%
Total Not Requested40012%
Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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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