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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $33,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $29,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelRLXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $20,690
Base Invoice $44,324 $19,255
Krell Package 8,500  
Convenience Package   970
Premium Package   1,300
Navigation system   1,200
Krell Package 7,692  
Convenience Package   865
Premium Package   1,160
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 8,500 3,470
Options (change) 7,692 3,100
Destination 895 675
Total Price $57,845 $24,835
Total Invoice $52,911 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,954
Model Year20142009
ModelRLXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$57,845$24,835
Adjustments for Features-6,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,365$24,835
Total Invoice$52,911$23,030
Adjustments for Features-5,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,984$23,030

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModelRLXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,780$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9270

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModelRLXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.1 in
Length196.1 in189.0 in
Width74.4 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Krell Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150045%
Total Not Requested185055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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