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Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $6,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $6,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaRSX
TrimSXType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,500 $23,845
Base Invoice $28,380 $21,754
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 895 615
Total Price $31,395 $24,460
Total Invoice $29,275 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $899
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaRSX
TrimSXType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,395$24,460
Adjustments for Features-8,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,025$24,460
Total Invoice$29,275$22,369
Adjustments for Features-7,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,470$22,369

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaRSX
TrimSXType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,690$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8050

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in172.4 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura RSX specs.

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