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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: $13,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTLXTLXTLXRio
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $36,200 $42,800 $18,400
Base Invoice $31,343 $34,374 $40,626 $17,627
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 0 0 0 980
Options (change) 0 0 0 855
Destination 950 950 950 895
Total Price $33,950 $37,150 $43,750 $20,275
Total Invoice $32,293 $35,324 $41,576 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,855
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTLXTLXTLXRio
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionS8T9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7490, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19185/65-15
Total Price$33,950$37,150$43,750$20,275
Adjustments for Features-8,475-8,775-12,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,475$28,375$31,085$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$5,610$0
Total Invoice$32,293$35,324$41,576$19,377
Adjustments for Features-8,061-8,344-12,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,232$26,980$29,540$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,748$5,308$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTLXTLXTLXRio
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
HD radio  $50 
Media drive  $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,040$10,340$14,230$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,475$8,775$12,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,061-8,344-12,0360

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.6 in
Length191.7 in172.6 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,506 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 Volume14.3 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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