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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $49,300
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $43,912
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Package     3,800
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Package     3,381
Options (change) 5,200 400 3,800
Options (change) 4,713 333 3,381
Destination 850 850 615
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $53,715
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $47,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,875
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/680-460
Total Price$35,990$37,290$53,715
Adjustments for Features-425-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,565$36,565$53,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$47,908
Adjustments for Features-395-6730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,033$33,945$47,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,715$8,015$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-395-6730

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in193.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95019%
Total Not Requested405081%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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