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Acura ILX vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelILXILXRio
TrimSpecial EditionBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,900 $28,100 $17,500
Base Invoice $27,459 $26,701 $16,675
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 0 0 2,295
Options (change) 0 0 2,072
Destination 965 965 750
Total Price $29,865 $29,065 $20,545
Total Invoice $28,424 $27,666 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,750
Model Year201820182012
ModelILXILXRio
TrimSpecial EditionBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS8S8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,865$29,065$20,545
Adjustments for Features-640-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,225$28,625$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0
Total Invoice$28,424$27,666$19,497
Adjustments for Features-609-4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,815$27,247$19,497
Cost Above Minimum$568$0$0

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182012
ModelILXILXRio
TrimSpecial EditionBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,940$3,740$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-609-4190

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182012
ModelILXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in101.2 in
Length181.9 in171.9 in
Width70.6 in67.7 in
Height55.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested162555%

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