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Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $20,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXRio
Trim2.0TType SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $18,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 500 500 980
Options (change) 0 0 855
Destination 1,095 1,095 895
Total Price $40,495 $55,295 $20,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,602
Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXRio
Trim2.0TType SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4355hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT10T10M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10710, 17?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20185/65-15
Total Price$40,495$55,295$20,275
Adjustments for Features-8,625-16,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,870$39,145$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,275$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXRio
Trim2.0TType SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Alexa integration$0$0 
App support  $0
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Road sign information$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,840$17,365$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,625$16,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-233-3200

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20222018
ModelTLXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in101.6 in
Length194.6 in172.6 in
Width75.2 in67.9 in
Height56.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.5 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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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