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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: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $4,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelRSXOptimaOptima
TrimType-SSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $21,754 $25,920 $33,140
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 615 825 825
Total Price $24,460 $28,525 $36,325
Total Invoice $22,369 $26,745 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $363
Model Year200620152015
ModelRSXOptimaOptima
TrimType-SSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,460$28,525$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,280-9,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$24,245$27,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000
Total Invoice$22,369$26,745$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-4,013-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$22,732$25,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,743

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620152015
ModelRSXOptimaOptima
TrimType-SSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,745$7,025$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,280$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,013-8,490

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelRSXOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.0 in
Length172.4 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height54.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.3 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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