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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: $31,925

Acura ILX   
Difference: $4,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelOptimaOptimaILX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $25,900
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Plus Package     5,000
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Plus Package     4,737
Options (change) 8,235 350 5,000
Options (change) 7,513 291 4,737
Destination 895 895 1,025
Total Price $35,985 $37,335 $31,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,640
Model Year201720172020
ModelOptimaOptimaILX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,985$37,335$31,925
Adjustments for Features-3,260-4,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,725$33,200$31,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year201720172020
ModelOptimaOptimaILX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
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$8,115$8,990$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$4,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,029-3,8400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20172020
ModelOptimaILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in181.9 in
Width73.2 in70.6 in
Height57.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,095 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150029%
Total Not Requested365071%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested227588%
Total Not Requested32512%

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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested365078%
Total Not Requested104022%

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