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Kia Optima vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $22,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $46,280
Base Invoice $17,605 $41,560
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
CD changer, remote 375  
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
CD changer, remote 288  
Options (change) 2,255 0
Options (change) 1,953 0
Destination 590 715
Total Price $21,945 $46,995
Total Invoice $20,148 $42,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,185
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/50-17
Total Price$21,945$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$40,390
Total Invoice$20,148$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-5,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$36,333

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,775$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,942

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length185.8 in193.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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