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Acura TSX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTSXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,190 $19,895
Base Invoice $25,915 $18,510
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 0 4,355
Options (change) 0 3,830
Destination 715 675
Total Price $28,905 $24,925
Total Invoice $26,630 $23,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,818
Model Year20082008
ModelTSXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,905$24,925
Adjustments for Features-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,040$24,925
Total Invoice$26,630$23,015
Adjustments for Features-7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,833$23,015

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelTSXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Total Value of Features$2,565$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7970

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelTSXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.1 in
Length183.4 in186.4 in
Width69.4 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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