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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: $27,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $48,200
Base Invoice $17,605 $44,098
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
CD changer, remote 375  
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
CD changer, remote 288  
Options (change) 2,255 0
Options (change) 1,953 0
Destination 590 895
Total Price $21,945 $49,095
Total Invoice $20,148 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,792
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/45-18
Total Price$21,945$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$42,490
Total Invoice$20,148$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-6,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$38,940

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
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 Adjustments0-6,053

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length185.8 in195.8 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height55.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,100 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 ft313.8 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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