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Acura RL vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,750

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $31,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,585

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $28,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelRLSpectraSpectra
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $44,098 $14,540 $15,380
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
Alloy wheels   400  
Sunroof   750 750
CD changer, in-dash     300
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360 360
Alloy wheels   360  
Sunroof   675 675
CD changer, in-dash     270
Options (change) 0 1,550 1,450
Options (change) 0 1,395 1,305
Destination 895 650 650
Total Price $49,095 $17,750 $18,550
Total Invoice $44,993 $16,585 $17,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,303
Model Year201220092009
ModelRLSpectraSpectra
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$49,095$17,750$18,550
Adjustments for Features-9,9350-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,160$17,750$17,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$44,993$16,585$17,335
Adjustments for Features-9,1050-584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,888$16,585$16,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$166

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201220092009
ModelRLSpectraSpectra
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,680$745$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,935$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1050-584

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
ModelRLSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in102.8 in
Length195.8 in177.2 in
Width72.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.2 ft3

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

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