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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: $36,150

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $20,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,805

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $18,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $35,300
Base Invoice $44,098 $32,963
Advance Package 7,950  
Cargo net   50
Advance Package 7,194  
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 7,950 50
Options (change) 7,194 42
Destination 895 800
Total Price $57,045 $36,150
Total Invoice $52,187 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,996
Model Year20122014
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$57,045$36,150
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,530$36,150
Total Invoice$52,187$33,805
Adjustments for Features-1,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,801$33,805

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelRLOptima
TrimBaseSX Limited Turbo
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 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,390$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3860

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelRLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.0 in
Length195.8 in190.7 in
Width72.7 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested100035%

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