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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: $20,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $47,200
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $42,801
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Advance Package     7,950
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Advance Package     7,128
Options (change) 5,200 400 7,950
Options (change) 4,713 333 7,128
Destination 850 850 885
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $56,035
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,114
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,990$37,290$56,035
Adjustments for Features0-300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$36,990$55,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$50,814
Adjustments for Features0-279-272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,428$34,339$50,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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 
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$7,365$7,665$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-272

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in195.8 in
Width73.2 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 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
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165033%
Total Not Requested335067%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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