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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $26,500
Base Invoice $44,098 $24,760
Technology Package 4,150  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Technology Package 3,756  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 4,150 7,650
Options (change) 3,756 6,822
Destination 895 750
Total Price $53,245 $34,900
Total Invoice $48,749 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,833
Model Year20122012
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$53,245$34,900
Adjustments for Features-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,515$34,900
Total Invoice$48,749$32,332
Adjustments for Features-1,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,165$32,332

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,005$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelRLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.0 in
Length195.8 in190.7 in
Width72.7 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110037%
Total Not Requested190563%

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