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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: $18,070

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $21,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,655

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $19,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteTSX
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $30,510
Base Invoice $16,367 $28,719
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
3.5L V6   5,540
Technology Package   3,100
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
3.5L V6   5,128
Technology Package   2,869
Options (change) 475 8,640
Options (change) 393 7,997
Destination 895 895
Total Price $18,070 $40,045
Total Invoice $17,655 $37,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,973
Model Year20182013
ModelForteTSX
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18
Total Price$18,070$40,045
Adjustments for Features0-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,070$32,610
Total Invoice$17,655$37,611
Adjustments for Features0-6,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,655$30,628

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20182013
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
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
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,983

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20182013
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Acura TSX specs.

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1540100%

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