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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $29,160
Base Invoice $20,410 $26,822
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Technology Package   3,100
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Technology Package   2,843
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 4,375 3,100
Options (change) 3,963 2,843
Destination 895 760
Total Price $26,870 $33,020
Total Invoice $25,268 $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: $7,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,318
Model Year20182009
ModelForteTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,870$33,020
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$33,020
Total Invoice$25,268$30,425
Adjustments for Features-1,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,107$30,425

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20182009
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$3,900$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1610

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20182009
ModelForteTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.6 in
Length179.5 in186.2 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%

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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