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Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222018
ModelTLXOptima
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $30,500
Advance Package 8,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Advance Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 9,300 5,875
Options (change) 0 5,296
Destination 1,095 895
Total Price $49,295 $37,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,532
Model Year20222018
ModelTLXOptima
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,295$37,270
Adjustments for Features-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,770$37,270

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20222018
ModelTLXOptima
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration$0 
App support $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Boost gauge$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,115$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-560

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20222018
ModelTLXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.4 in
Length194.6 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height56.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested362559%
Total Not Requested247541%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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