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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelTSXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,010 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,256 $25,023 $33,481
Technology Package 3,100    
3.5L V6 5,540    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Technology Package 2,869    
3.5L V6 5,128    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 8,640 6,335 350
Options (change) 7,997 5,798 291
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $39,545 $34,085 $37,335
Total Invoice $37,148 $31,716 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,721
Model Year201220172017
ModelTSXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,545$34,085$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,545$30,550$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$37,148$31,716$34,667
Adjustments for Features0-3,289-5,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,148$28,427$28,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$381

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220172017
ModelTSXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,780$7,315$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,289-5,859

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
ModelTSXOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.4 in
Length185.6 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height56.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested265082%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested97538%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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