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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: $20,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $28,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,970

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $26,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $48,450
Base Invoice $17,605 $44,324
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Options (change) 880 0
Options (change) 775 0
Destination 590 895
Total Price $20,570 $49,345
Total Invoice $18,970 $45,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,394
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6404, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/45-18
Total Price$20,570$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$41,865
Total Invoice$18,970$45,219
Adjustments for Features0-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,970$38,364

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,650$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,855

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length185.8 in196.1 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height55.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.3 ft3

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