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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: $33,950

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $17,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $14,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $46,680
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $41,935
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,300   3,620
Cargo net 50 50  
Premium Package 3,059    
Technology Package 2,129   3,245
Cargo net 42 42  
Options (change) 5,650 50 3,620
Options (change) 5,230 42 3,245
Destination 800 800 760
Total Price $33,950 $36,150 $51,060
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,805 $45,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,829
Model Year201420142009
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,950$36,150$51,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,950$34,800$49,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,793$33,805$45,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,793$32,543$44,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year201420142009
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,375$6,725$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142009
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in195.8 in
Width72.1 in72.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested135041%
Total Not Requested192559%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

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