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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $23,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222012
ModelTLXOptima
TrimType SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,700 $26,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 500 4,350
Options (change) 0 3,885
Destination 1,095 750
Total Price $55,295 $31,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,499
Model Year20222012
ModelTLXOptima
TrimType SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20225/45-18
Total Price$55,295$31,600
Adjustments for Features-10,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,255$31,600

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20222012
ModelTLXOptima
TrimType SSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Road sign information$75 
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$14,615$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1990

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20222012
ModelTLXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in110.0 in
Length194.6 in190.7 in
Width75.2 in72.1 in
Height56.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested122541%
Total Not Requested178059%

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