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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: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $46,280
Base Invoice $19,255 $41,560
Convenience Package 970  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 865  
Premium Package 1,160  
Options (change) 2,270 0
Options (change) 2,025 0
Destination 675 715
Total Price $23,635 $46,995
Total Invoice $21,955 $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: $18,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,155
Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/50-17
Total Price$23,635$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$42,365
Total Invoice$21,955$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$38,110

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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$2,050$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,165

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.2 in
Length189.0 in193.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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