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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: $34,135

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,758

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelTLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $32,136 $25,023 $33,481
Technology Package 3,730    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Technology Package 3,420    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 3,730 6,385 400
Options (change) 3,420 5,840 333
Destination 760 895 895
Total Price $39,445 $34,135 $37,385
Total Invoice $36,316 $31,758 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,196
Model Year200920172017
ModelTLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,445$34,135$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,835-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$31,300$31,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$36,316$31,758$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-2,638-5,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,316$29,120$29,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$381

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920172017
ModelTLOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,255$7,090$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,835$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,638-5,208

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
ModelTLOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length195.3 in191.1 in
Width74.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 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

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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested75023%
Total Not Requested250077%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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