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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: $32,625

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $24,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,886

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $21,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRLNiro
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $29,650
Base Invoice $44,098 $28,098
Advance Package 7,950  
Advanced Technology Package   1,900
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   130
Advance Package 7,194  
Advanced Technology Package   1,747
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 7,950 2,080
Options (change) 7,194 1,893
Destination 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $32,625
Total Invoice $52,187 $30,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,350
Model Year20122017
ModelRLNiro
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG51/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$57,045$32,625
Adjustments for Features-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,005$32,625
Total Invoice$52,187$30,886
Adjustments for Features-9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,236$30,886

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122017
ModelRLNiro
TrimBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,340$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9510

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,099 lb.3,106 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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested57530%

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