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Acura TL vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $16,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $15,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelTLTLRio
TrimBaseSH-AWDEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $18,400
Base Invoice $33,828 $37,113 $17,627
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 0 0 980
Options (change) 0 0 855
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $36,925 $40,475 $20,275
Total Invoice $34,723 $38,008 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,171
Model Year201420142018
ModelTLTLRio
TrimBaseSH-AWDEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$36,925$40,475$20,275
Adjustments for Features-4,440-6,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,485$33,835$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$34,723$38,008$19,377
Adjustments for Features-4,175-6,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,548$31,773$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201420142018
ModelTLTLRio
TrimBaseSH-AWDEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$8,615$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$6,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,175-6,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142018
ModelTLRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.6 in
Length194.0 in172.6 in
Width74.0 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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