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Acura TLX vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $22,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2022202220092009
ModelTLXTLXSpectraSpectra
Trim2.0TType SEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $15,550 $16,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Remote start     250 250
Rear spoiler     375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Remote start     215 215
Rear spoiler     325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
Options (change) 500 500 2,175 1,400
Options (change) 0 0 1,935 1,250
Destination 1,095 1,095 650 650
Total Price $40,495 $55,295 $18,375 $18,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,332
Model Year2022202220092009
ModelTLXTLXSpectraSpectra
Trim2.0TType SEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4355hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT10T10M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10710, 17?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$40,495$55,295$18,375$18,500
Adjustments for Features-10,495-18,0200-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,000$37,275$18,375$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,275$100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2022202220092009
ModelTLXTLXSpectraSpectra
Trim2.0TType SEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
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  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Alexa integration$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
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  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75 $75
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 $0
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,840$19,365$1,345$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,495$18,020$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-284-3570-210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20222009
ModelTLXSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in102.8 in
Length194.6 in177.2 in
Width75.2 in68.3 in
Height56.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.2 ft3

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