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Acura RL vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,335

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $30,500
Base Invoice $44,098 $28,380
Advance Package 7,950  
Technology Package   3,000
Cargo net   50
Universal garage door opener   350
Advance Package 7,194  
Technology Package   2,727
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 7,950 3,400
Options (change) 7,194 3,060
Destination 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $34,795
Total Invoice $52,187 $32,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,852
Model Year20122018
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$57,045$34,795
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$34,795
Total Invoice$52,187$32,335
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$32,335

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,765$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelRLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length195.8 in191.1 in
Width72.7 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 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 headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

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