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Acura RL vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,280

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $15,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,420

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $12,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRLSportage
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $32,700
Base Invoice $41,560 $30,950
Technology Package 3,620  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   135
AWD   1,500
Technology Package 3,245  
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   108
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 3,620 1,685
Options (change) 3,245 1,575
Destination 715 895
Total Price $50,615 $35,280
Total Invoice $45,520 $33,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,401
Model Year20082017
ModelRLSportage
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-19
Total Price$50,615$35,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$31,795
Total Invoice$45,520$33,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$30,119

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082017
ModelRLSportage
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,440$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,301

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082017
ModelRLSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in105.1 in
Length193.6 in176.4 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.160.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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