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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $25,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $23,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimEX TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $48,450
Base Invoice $23,080 $44,324
Premium Package 2,150  
Technology Package 2,000 6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Premium Package 1,920  
Technology Package 1,785 5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Options (change) 4,150 6,000
Options (change) 3,705 5,430
Destination 750 920
Total Price $29,600 $55,370
Total Invoice $27,535 $50,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,291
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimEX TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$29,600$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$51,165
Total Invoice$27,535$50,674
Adjustments for Features0-3,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$46,826

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimEX TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,225$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,848

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in196.1 in
Width72.1 in74.4 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157559%
Total Not Requested107541%

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