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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $30,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $28,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelOptimaRLXRLX
TrimEXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $19,255 $50,530 $55,626
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
Options (change) 3,470 0 0
Options (change) 3,100 0 0
Destination 675 950 950
Total Price $24,835 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $23,030 $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: $22,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,220
Model Year200920172017
ModelOptimaRLXRLX
TrimEXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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$24,835$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-7,780-9,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$47,620$51,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$23,030$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-7,230-8,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$44,250$47,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,728

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200920172017
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
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 
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$2,450$10,230$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,780$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,230-8,598

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length189.0 in196.1 in
Width71.1 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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