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Acura TL vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelTLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,828 $28,380
Special Edition 1,500  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Special Edition 1,388  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 1,500 400
Options (change) 1,388 333
Destination 895 895
Total Price $38,425 $31,795
Total Invoice $36,111 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,087
Model Year20142018
ModelTLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,425$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,425$29,020
Total Invoice$36,111$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-2,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,111$27,024

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
ModelTLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,840$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,584

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
ModelTLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length194.0 in191.1 in
Width74.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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