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Acura RLX vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,960

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $34,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,157

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $31,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelRLXRioRio
TrimBaseLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $13,225 $14,025
Base Invoice $44,324 $12,550 $13,305
Power Package   600 600
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
Floor mats   85 85
Power Package   535 535
Antilock brakes (ABS)   357 357
Floor mats   65 65
Options (change) 0 1,085 1,085
Options (change) 0 957 957
Destination 895 650 650
Total Price $49,345 $14,960 $15,760
Total Invoice $45,219 $14,157 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,253
Model Year201420092009
ModelRLXRioRio
TrimBaseLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$49,345$14,960$15,760
Adjustments for Features-10,8100-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,535$14,960$14,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$45,219$14,157$14,912
Adjustments for Features-9,9060-852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,313$14,157$14,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201420092009
ModelRLXRioRio
TrimBaseLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,630$820$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,810$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,9060-852

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142009
ModelRLXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in98.4 in
Length196.1 in166.9 in
Width74.4 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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