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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: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelTLOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $19,100
Base Invoice $30,384 $17,605
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
CD changer, remote   375
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 0 2,255
Options (change) 0 1,953
Destination 615 590
Total Price $33,940 $21,945
Total Invoice $30,999 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,358
Model Year20062006
ModelTLOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/60-15
Total Price$33,940$21,945
Adjustments for Features-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$21,945
Total Invoice$30,999$20,148
Adjustments for Features-2,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,506$20,148

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelTLOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,655$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelTLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length189.3 in185.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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