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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: $23,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $22,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $20,995
Base Invoice $44,098 $19,620
Premium Package   2,200
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 0 2,200
Options (change) 0 1,960
Destination 895 695
Total Price $49,095 $23,890
Total Invoice $44,993 $22,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,589
Model Year20122010
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$49,095$23,890
Adjustments for Features-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,590$23,890
Total Invoice$44,993$22,275
Adjustments for Features-4,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,864$22,275

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,530$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1290

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelRLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length195.8 in189.0 in
Width72.7 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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