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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $21,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelRLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $44,098 $27,865 $33,435
Advance Package 7,950    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Cargo net   50 50
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Advance Package 7,194    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Cargo net   42 42
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 7,950 5,200 400
Options (change) 7,194 4,713 333
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $57,045 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $52,187 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,485
Model Year201220162016
ModelRLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$57,045$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features-3000-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,745$35,990$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$52,187$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features-2740-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,913$33,428$34,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220162016
ModelRLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,665$7,365$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2740-279

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165033%
Total Not Requested335067%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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