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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelOptimaOptimaILX
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $28,100
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $26,701
Premium Package 1,300 1,300 2,000
Convenience Package 970 800  
2.7L V6 1,005 1,005  
Premium Package 1,160 1,160 1,895
Convenience Package 865 715  
2.7L V6 840 935  
Options (change) 3,275 3,105 2,000
Options (change) 2,865 2,810 1,895
Destination 675 675 965
Total Price $24,640 $24,920 $31,065
Total Invoice $22,795 $23,150 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,127
Model Year200920092018
ModelOptimaOptimaILX
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6194hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,640$24,920$31,065
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,340$24,920$29,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$22,795$23,150$29,561
Adjustments for Features-2780-1,917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,517$23,150$27,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$633$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year200920092018
ModelOptimaOptimaILX
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,625$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-1,917

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length189.0 in181.9 in
Width71.1 in70.6 in
Height58.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

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