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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: $3,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $3,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelRSXOptima
TrimType-SEX Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $24,700
Base Invoice $21,754 $23,080
Premium Package   2,150
Premium Package   1,920
Options (change) 0 2,150
Options (change) 0 1,920
Destination 615 750
Total Price $24,460 $27,600
Total Invoice $22,369 $25,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,755
Model Year20062011
ModelRSXOptima
TrimType-SEX Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,460$27,600
Adjustments for Features0-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$22,095
Total Invoice$22,369$25,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$20,614

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelRSXOptima
TrimType-SEX Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Speaker lights $100
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
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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$2,170$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,136

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See a complete comparison of Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelRSXOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length172.4 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height54.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

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