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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: $19,775

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,917

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelTLXTLXRio
Trim2.43.5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,445 $35,320 $18,400
Base Invoice $29,584 $33,171 $17,627
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 0 0 480
Options (change) 0 0 395
Destination 920 920 895
Total Price $32,365 $36,240 $19,775
Total Invoice $30,504 $34,091 $18,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,390
Model Year201520152018
ModelTLXTLXRio
Trim2.43.5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4290hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionS8T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18185/65-15
Total Price$32,365$36,240$19,775
Adjustments for Features-6,575-6,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,790$29,365$19,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,575$0
Total Invoice$30,504$34,091$18,917
Adjustments for Features-6,197-6,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,307$27,624$18,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,317$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201520152018
ModelTLXTLXRio
Trim2.43.5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Proximity key$250$250 
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, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$8,415$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,575$6,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,197-6,4670

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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152018
ModelTLXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.6 in
Length190.3 in172.6 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio specs.

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%

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