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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: $37,760

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,020

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $7,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelTLXOptima
TrimV6SX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,374 $33,481
Advance Package 7,550  
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Advance Package 7,152  
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 7,550 775
Options (change) 7,152 644
Destination 950 895
Total Price $44,700 $37,760
Total Invoice $42,476 $35,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,660
Model Year20182017
ModelTLXOptima
TrimV6SX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,700$37,760
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,810$37,760
Total Invoice$42,476$35,020
Adjustments for Features-1,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,680$35,020

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
ModelTLXOptima
TrimV6SX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
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
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 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,305$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
ModelTLXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.7 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 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 cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested382572%
Total Not Requested149028%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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