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Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,235

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $23,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,556

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $22,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelRLXOptima
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,950 $30,990
Base Invoice $55,626 $28,752
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 0 5,350
Options (change) 0 4,909
Destination 950 895
Total Price $60,900 $37,235
Total Invoice $56,576 $34,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,577
Model Year20172018
ModelRLXOptima
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/30 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$60,900$37,235
Adjustments for Features-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,270$37,235
Total Invoice$56,576$34,556
Adjustments for Features-2,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,133$34,556

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXOptima
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Eco accelerator$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,780$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length196.1 in191.1 in
Width74.4 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,312 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested355059%
Total Not Requested242541%

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