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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: $43,890

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $13,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,291

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $10,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLSorentoSorento
TrimBaseSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $44,098 $36,748 $41,663
Advance Package 7,950    
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
Cargo net   50 50
AWD   1,800 1,800
Advance Package 7,194    
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
Cargo net   42 42
AWD   1,693 1,693
Options (change) 7,950 3,850 1,850
Options (change) 7,194 3,603 1,735
Destination 895 940 940
Total Price $57,045 $43,890 $47,190
Total Invoice $52,187 $41,291 $44,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,153
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLSorentoSorento
TrimBaseSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$57,045$43,890$47,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,525-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$39,365$41,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$52,187$41,291$44,338
Adjustments for Features0-4,257-5,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$37,034$38,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,948

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220182018
ModelRLSorentoSorento
TrimBaseSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
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
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,690$12,215$13,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,525$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,257-5,356

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122018
ModelRLSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.4 in
Length195.8 in187.4 in
Width72.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.838.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.873.0 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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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