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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $14,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $11,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $46,280
Base Invoice $33,140 $41,560
Cargo net 50  
Technology Package   3,620
Cargo net 42  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 50 3,620
Options (change) 42 3,245
Destination 825 715
Total Price $36,375 $50,615
Total Invoice $34,007 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,616
Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/50-17
Total Price$36,375$50,615
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,265$50,615
Total Invoice$34,007$45,520
Adjustments for Features-1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,904$45,520

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaRL
TrimSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,775$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in193.6 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,012 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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