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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: $15,470

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $20,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $18,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelTLTLRioRio
TrimBaseSH-AWDLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $13,330 $13,990
Value Package     600  
195/55HR15     285  
Floor mats     95 95
Value Package     535  
195/55HR15     250  
Floor mats     72 72
Options (change) 0 0 980 95
Options (change) 0 0 857 72
Destination 885 885 695 695
Total Price $36,190 $39,740 $15,470 $15,685
Total Invoice $33,741 $36,997 $14,882 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,919
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelTLTLRioRio
TrimBaseSH-AWDLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$36,190$39,740$15,470$15,685
Adjustments for Features-7,085-9,2850-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,105$30,455$15,470$15,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$360$0
Total Invoice$33,741$36,997$14,882$14,757
Adjustments for Features-6,606-8,6440-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,135$28,353$14,882$14,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,218$666$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelTLTLRioRio
TrimBaseSH-AWDLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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$300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,855$10,055$770$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,085$9,285$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,606-8,6440-541

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112010
ModelTLRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length195.3 in167.3 in
Width74.0 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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