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Acura RL vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $27,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $24,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRLRio
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $18,400
Base Invoice $42,801 $17,627
Universal garage door opener   350
Partial leather seating sufaces   500
Floor mats   130
Universal garage door opener   291
Partial leather seating sufaces   460
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 0 980
Options (change) 0 855
Destination 885 895
Total Price $48,085 $20,275
Total Invoice $43,686 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,300
Model Year20112018
ModelRLRio
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$48,085$20,275
Adjustments for Features-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,370$20,275
Total Invoice$43,686$19,377
Adjustments for Features-7,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,677$19,377

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112018
ModelRLRio
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
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
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$9,865$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0090

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112018
ModelRLRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in101.6 in
Length195.8 in172.6 in
Width72.7 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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