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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $17,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $16,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelTLXTLXTLXRioRio
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $36,200 $42,800 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $31,343 $34,374 $40,626 $14,480 $15,110
195/55VR15       300  
Value Package       750  
Floor mats       95 95
Rear spoiler       300  
195/55VR15       260  
Value Package       665  
Floor mats       72 72
Rear spoiler       250  
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,445 95
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,247 72
Destination 950 950 950 695 695
Total Price $33,950 $37,150 $43,750 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $32,293 $35,324 $41,576 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,024
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelTLXTLXTLXRioRio
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionS8T9T9A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7490, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$33,950$37,150$43,750$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-10,245-10,545-14,4350-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,705$26,605$29,315$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$5,610$625$0
Total Invoice$32,293$35,324$41,576$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-9,745-10,027-13,7180-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,548$25,297$27,858$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,749$5,310$898$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelTLXTLXTLXRioRio
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start  $150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
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$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$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200$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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0  
HD radio  $50  
Media drive  $15  
Navigation system  $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic + travel information  $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$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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$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$12,340$12,640$16,530$2,095$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,245$10,545$14,435$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,745-10,027-13,7180-353

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182011
ModelTLXRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length191.7 in167.3 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 LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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