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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $26,200
Base Invoice $32,136 $24,480
Technology Package 3,730 2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package 3,420 1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 3,730 4,000
Options (change) 3,420 3,575
Destination 760 750
Total Price $39,445 $30,950
Total Invoice $36,316 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,609
Model Year20092011
ModelTLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,445$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$30,845
Total Invoice$36,316$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-98
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,316$28,707

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
ModelTLOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,045$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-98

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
ModelTLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length195.3 in190.7 in
Width74.0 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested170074%

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