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Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,970

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $18,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,559

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $16,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelForteTSX
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $29,610
Base Invoice $16,271 $27,634
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
3.5L V6   5,540
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
3.5L V6   5,080
Options (change) 475 5,540
Options (change) 393 5,080
Destination 895 885
Total Price $17,970 $36,035
Total Invoice $17,559 $33,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,077
Model Year20172011
ModelForteTSX
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18
Total Price$17,970$36,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,970$29,640
Total Invoice$17,559$33,599
Adjustments for Features0-5,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,559$27,636

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20172011
ModelForteTSX
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Cruise control $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$245$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,963

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20172011
ModelForteTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length179.5 in185.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,956 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 Room53.8 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
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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