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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelILXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $26,701 $19,255 $19,665
Premium Package 2,000 1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
2.7L V6   1,005 1,005
Premium Package 1,895 1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
2.7L V6   840 935
Options (change) 2,000 3,275 3,105
Options (change) 1,895 2,865 2,810
Destination 965 675 675
Total Price $31,065 $24,640 $24,920
Total Invoice $29,561 $22,795 $23,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,127
Model Year201820092009
ModelILXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4194hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionS8T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,065$24,640$24,920
Adjustments for Features-2,015-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$24,340$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$29,561$22,795$23,150
Adjustments for Features-1,917-2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,644$22,517$23,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$633

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820092009
ModelILXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$2,925$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,917-2780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelILXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.1 in
Length181.9 in189.0 in
Width70.6 in71.1 in
Height55.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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