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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $27,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $24,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelRLXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $44,324 $25,920 $33,140
Advance Package 12,000    
Premium Package   3,300  
Technology Package   2,400  
Advance Package 10,859    
Premium Package   3,060  
Technology Package   2,230  
Options (change) 12,000 5,700 0
Options (change) 10,859 5,290 0
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $61,345 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $56,078 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,651
Model Year201420152015
ModelRLXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$61,345$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features-4,8050-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,540$34,225$34,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$56,078$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features-4,3920-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,686$32,035$32,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420152015
ModelRLXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Speaker lights $100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,080$5,275$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3920-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142015
ModelRLXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length196.1 in190.7 in
Width74.4 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested277549%
Total Not Requested292551%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested155047%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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