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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $25,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelRLXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $44,324 $27,865 $33,435
Advance Package 12,000    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Advance Package 10,859    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 12,000 5,150 350
Options (change) 10,859 4,671 291
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $61,345 $35,940 $37,240
Total Invoice $56,078 $33,386 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,644
Model Year201420162016
ModelRLXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$61,345$35,940$37,240
Adjustments for Features-2,2400-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,105$35,940$36,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$56,078$33,386$34,576
Adjustments for Features-2,0480-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,030$33,386$34,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420162016
ModelRLXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$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$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,280$6,040$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0480-279

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142016
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 Weight3,933 lb.3,494 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
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-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested380067%
Total Not Requested190033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested295059%
Total Not Requested205041%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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