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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaILXILX
TrimEX2.0L2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $27,050 $29,350
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,517 $27,645
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Options (change) 1,880 0 0
Options (change) 1,665 0 0
Destination 590 920 920
Total Price $21,570 $27,970 $30,270
Total Invoice $19,860 $26,437 $28,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,554
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaILXILX
TrimEX2.0L2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,570$27,970$30,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$25,830$28,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,275
Total Invoice$19,860$26,437$28,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,023-2,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$24,414$26,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,108

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaILXILX
TrimEX2.0L2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Fog lights$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,800$3,940$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,023-2,043

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20062015
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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