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Acura RL vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,015

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $13,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,855

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $10,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelRLSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $43,912 $26,490 $29,765
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,400 3,200
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   3,035 2,860
Cargo net   40 40
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,610 1,595
Options (change) 0 7,265 5,065
Options (change) 0 6,565 4,590
Destination 615 800 800
Total Price $49,915 $36,015 $37,565
Total Invoice $44,527 $33,855 $35,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,997
Model Year200620132013
ModelRLSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$49,915$36,015$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$34,605$35,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950
Total Invoice$44,527$33,855$35,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,527$32,530$33,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$744

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620132013
ModelRLSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,215$8,625$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,325-1,881

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062013
ModelRLSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in183.9 in
Width72.2 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.137.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.172.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested271582%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102537%
Total Not Requested175563%

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