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Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,235

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $23,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,556

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $22,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimHybrid EXSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $59,950
Base Invoice $28,752 $55,626
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Options (change) 5,350 0
Options (change) 4,909 0
Destination 895 950
Total Price $37,235 $60,900
Total Invoice $34,556 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,577
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimHybrid EXSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H310hp V6 H
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG29/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$37,235$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,235$58,270
Total Invoice$34,556$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-2,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,556$54,133

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimHybrid EXSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Eco accelerator $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,443

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in196.1 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.4,312 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested355059%
Total Not Requested242541%

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