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Acura RL vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,575

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $24,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,850

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $21,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLNiroNiro
TrimBaseEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $44,098 $24,843 $30,370
Advance Package 7,950    
Premium Package   5,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   135 135
Advance Package 7,194    
Premium Package   4,917  
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 7,950 5,485 185
Options (change) 7,194 5,067 150
Destination 895 940 940
Total Price $57,045 $32,575 $33,125
Total Invoice $52,187 $30,850 $31,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,431
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLNiroNiro
TrimBaseEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$57,045$32,575$33,125
Adjustments for Features-9900-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,055$32,575$32,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$52,187$30,850$31,460
Adjustments for Features-9060-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,281$30,850$31,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$278

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201220182018
ModelRLNiroNiro
TrimBaseEXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,540$5,550$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-9060-332

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122018
ModelRLNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in171.5 in
Width72.7 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.854.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested487576%
Total Not Requested157524%

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