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Acura RL vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,045

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $23,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelRLSeltos
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $27,990
Technology Package 4,150  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   700
Technology Package 3,756  
Cargo net   0
Floor mats   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 4,150 880
Options (change) 3,756 0
Destination 895 1,175
Total Price $53,245 $30,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,651
Model Year20122021
ModelRLSeltos
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,245$30,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$28,085

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20122021
ModelRLSeltos
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Cyclist detection $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,115$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-77

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20122021
ModelRLSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.5 in
Length195.8 in172.0 in
Width72.7 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.862.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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