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Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $6,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $6,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRSXOptima
TrimType-SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $30,500
Base Invoice $21,754 $28,380
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 615 895
Total Price $24,460 $31,395
Total Invoice $22,369 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $899
Model Year20062018
ModelRSXOptima
TrimType-SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,460$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-8,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$23,025
Total Invoice$22,369$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$21,470

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXOptima
TrimType-SSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,320$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,805

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length172.4 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height54.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.9 ft3

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