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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $46,280
Base Invoice $18,045 $41,560
Convenience Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Sunroof 800  
Convenience Package 625  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Sunroof 715  
Options (change) 2,100 0
Options (change) 1,875 0
Destination 640 715
Total Price $22,135 $46,995
Total Invoice $20,560 $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: $19,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,740
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/50-17
Total Price$22,135$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$41,465
Total Invoice$20,560$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,560$37,300

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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$1,975$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,975

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.2 in
Length186.4 in193.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%

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