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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelTLXTLXOptimaOptima
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $25,763 $32,963
Advance Package 7,550      
Technology Package     2,300  
Premium Package     3,300  
Advance Package 7,152      
Technology Package     2,129  
Premium Package     3,059  
Options (change) 7,550 0 5,600 0
Options (change) 7,152 0 5,188 0
Destination 950 950 800 800
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,852
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelTLXTLXOptimaOptima
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features-6,180-5,1800-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,520$38,570$33,900$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$850
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features-5,873-4,9230-1,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,603$36,653$31,751$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$749

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelTLXTLXOptimaOptima
TrimV6V6 A-SpecSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$10,880$9,880$4,700$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,180$5,180$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,873-4,9230-1,263

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelTLXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length191.7 in190.7 in
Width73.0 in72.1 in
Height57.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested342564%
Total Not Requested189036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested155047%

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