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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: $21,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,420

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $18,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRLSportage
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $32,700
Base Invoice $44,098 $30,950
Advance Package 7,950  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   135
AWD   1,500
Advance Package 7,194  
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   108
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 7,950 1,685
Options (change) 7,194 1,575
Destination 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $35,280
Total Invoice $52,187 $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: $23,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,529
Model Year20122017
ModelRLSportage
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$57,045$35,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$33,420
Total Invoice$52,187$33,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$31,658

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122017
ModelRLSportage
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,315$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,762

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122017
ModelRLSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in105.1 in
Length195.8 in176.4 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,099 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
13.8 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.860.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested75027%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

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

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