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Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelOptimaILXILXILX
TrimEX2.0L2.4LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $25,900 $29,200 $28,900
Base Invoice $17,605 $24,452 $27,507 $27,229
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler 220      
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
Rear spoiler 169      
Options (change) 2,100 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0 0
Destination 590 895 895 895
Total Price $21,790 $26,795 $30,095 $29,795
Total Invoice $20,029 $25,347 $28,402 $28,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,996
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelOptimaILXILXILX
TrimEX2.0L2.4LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4201hp I4111hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T5M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6160, 6360, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,790$26,795$30,095$29,795
Adjustments for Features0-340-1,965-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$26,455$28,130$29,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675$2,750
Total Invoice$20,029$25,347$28,402$28,124
Adjustments for Features0-322-1,854-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$25,025$26,548$27,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,523$2,542

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelOptimaILXILXILX
TrimEX2.0L2.4LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Proximity key $250$250$250
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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125 $125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$3,940$5,565$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$1,965$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-1,854-557

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20062013
ModelOptimaILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length185.8 in179.1 in
Width71.5 in70.6 in
Height55.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,911 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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