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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $18,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $17,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelTLXTLXTLXRio
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $36,200 $42,800 $14,025
Base Invoice $31,343 $34,374 $40,626 $13,305
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       85
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       65
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 0 0 0 957
Destination 950 950 950 650
Total Price $33,950 $37,150 $43,750 $15,760
Total Invoice $32,293 $35,324 $41,576 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,875
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelTLXTLXTLXRio
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionS8T9T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7490, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19195/55-15
Total Price$33,950$37,150$43,750$15,760
Adjustments for Features-11,045-11,345-15,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,905$25,805$28,515$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$5,610$0
Total Invoice$32,293$35,324$41,576$14,912
Adjustments for Features-10,506-10,787-14,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,787$24,537$27,098$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$5,311$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelTLXTLXTLXRio
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
HD radio  $50 
Media drive  $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
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 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
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$12,390$12,690$16,580$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,045$11,345$15,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,506-10,787-14,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182009
ModelTLXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length191.7 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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