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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $31,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $29,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaRLXRLX
TrimEXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $18,510 $50,530 $55,626
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Options (change) 3,350 0 0
Options (change) 2,990 0 0
Destination 675 950 950
Total Price $23,920 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $22,175 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,588
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaRLXRLX
TrimEXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$23,920$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-8,305-9,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$47,095$51,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$22,175$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-7,717-9,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$43,763$47,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaRLXRLX
TrimEXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Eco accelerator  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,875$11,180$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,305$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,717-9,086

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082017
ModelOptimaRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length186.4 in196.1 in
Width71.1 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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