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Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelILXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,701 $28,380
Technology Plus Package 5,000  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Technology Plus Package 4,737  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 5,000 3,350
Options (change) 4,737 3,018
Destination 965 895
Total Price $34,065 $34,745
Total Invoice $32,403 $32,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,768
Model Year20182018
ModelILXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,065$34,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$31,885
Total Invoice$32,403$32,293
Adjustments for Features0-2,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$29,635

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelILXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,755$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,658

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelILXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length181.9 in191.1 in
Width70.6 in73.2 in
Height55.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested365078%
Total Not Requested104022%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

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