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Acura TL vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Acura TL vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,520

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $16,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $15,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelTLTLRio
TrimBaseSH-AWDEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $17,755
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $16,962
Universal garage door opener     350
Designer Package     400
Floor mats     120
Universal garage door opener     291
Designer Package     362
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 0 0 870
Options (change) 0 0 750
Destination 885 885 895
Total Price $36,190 $39,740 $19,520
Total Invoice $33,741 $36,997 $18,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,004
Model Year201120112017
ModelTLTLRio
TrimBaseSH-AWDEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$36,190$39,740$19,520
Adjustments for Features-4,430-6,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,760$33,110$19,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$33,741$36,997$18,607
Adjustments for Features-4,130-6,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,611$30,825$18,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,214$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112017
ModelTLTLRio
TrimBaseSH-AWDEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,455$8,655$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$6,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,130-6,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112017
ModelTLRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length195.3 in172.0 in
Width74.0 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 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%
Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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