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Acura RSX vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $5,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelRSXSorentoSorento
TrimType-SEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,845 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $21,754 $26,490 $29,765
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 0 240 240
Options (change) 0 195 195
Destination 615 800 800
Total Price $24,460 $28,990 $32,740
Total Invoice $22,369 $27,485 $30,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $176
Model Year200620132013
ModelRSXSorentoSorento
TrimType-SEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$24,460$28,990$32,740
Adjustments for Features0-5,210-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$23,780$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$22,369$27,485$30,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-6,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$22,545$24,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,723

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620132013
ModelRSXSorentoSorento
TrimType-SEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,095$7,305$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,210$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,940-6,492

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062013
ModelRSXSorento
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in183.9 in
Width67.9 in74.2 in
Height54.9 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.072.5 ft3

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