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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: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaILX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $28,100
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $26,701
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
Technology Plus Package     5,000
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
Technology Plus Package     4,737
Options (change) 5,700 0 5,000
Options (change) 5,290 0 4,737
Destination 825 825 965
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $34,065
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $32,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura ILX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $363
Model Year201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaILX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,225$36,325$34,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$32,403
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,035$32,703$32,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaILX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,450$7,800$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-5

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.1 in
Length190.7 in181.9 in
Width72.1 in70.6 in
Height57.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117536%
Total Not Requested210064%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested260055%
Total Not Requested209045%

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