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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: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelTLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $32,136 $25,920 $33,140
Technology Package 3,730 2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Technology Package 3,420 2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 3,730 5,750 50
Options (change) 3,420 5,332 42
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $39,445 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $36,316 $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: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,615
Model Year200920152015
ModelTLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,445$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,470-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$32,805$33,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$36,316$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-2,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,316$30,701$31,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920152015
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
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
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
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,880$5,350$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-2,636

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092015
ModelTLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length195.3 in190.7 in
Width74.0 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 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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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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
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 camera200Yes
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 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested107533%
Total Not Requested220067%

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