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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $22,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $19,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEX TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $47,200
Base Invoice $23,080 $42,801
Premium Package 2,150  
Technology Package 2,000 4,150
Premium Package 1,920  
Technology Package 1,785 3,721
Options (change) 4,150 4,150
Options (change) 3,705 3,721
Destination 750 885
Total Price $29,600 $52,235
Total Invoice $27,535 $47,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,283
Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEX TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$29,600$52,235
Adjustments for Features0-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$48,280
Total Invoice$27,535$47,407
Adjustments for Features0-3,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$43,818

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaRL
TrimEX TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,700$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,589

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in195.8 in
Width72.1 in72.7 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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