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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelTLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $30,384 $25,920 $33,140
Navigation system 2,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Navigation system 1,821    
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 2,000 5,750 50
Options (change) 1,821 5,332 42
Destination 615 825 825
Total Price $35,940 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $32,820 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,513
Model Year200620152015
ModelTLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,940$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,960-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$31,315$32,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$32,820$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-2,770-3,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$29,307$30,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,372

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620152015
ModelTLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,115$6,075$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,770-3,328

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelTLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.0 in
Length189.3 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height56.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested85026%
Total Not Requested242574%

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