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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: $35,325

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $25,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,825

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $23,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimHybrid EXSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,150 $59,950
Base Invoice $29,815 $55,128
Technology Package 2,350  
Technology Package 2,185  
Options (change) 2,350 0
Options (change) 2,185 0
Destination 825 940
Total Price $35,325 $60,890
Total Invoice $32,825 $56,068

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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: $20,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,404
Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaRLX
TrimHybrid EXSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H310hp V6 H
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG28/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$35,325$60,890
Adjustments for Features0-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$55,635
Total Invoice$32,825$56,068
Adjustments for Features0-4,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,825$51,229

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152016
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Eco accelerator $100
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 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
Body kit$0 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,839

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in196.1 in
Width72.1 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,312 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura RLX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested145083%

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