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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelRSXOptima
TrimType-SEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,754 $17,605
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
CD changer, remote   375
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 0 2,475
Options (change) 0 2,122
Destination 615 590
Total Price $24,460 $22,165
Total Invoice $22,369 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,867
Model Year20062006
ModelRSXOptima
TrimType-SEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-15
Total Price$24,460$22,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$20,185
Total Invoice$22,369$20,317
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$18,502

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelRSXOptima
TrimType-SEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$845$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,815

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelRSXOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in185.8 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height54.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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