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Kia Optima vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaTLTL
TrimEXBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $17,605 $30,991 $35,117
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
CD changer, remote 375    
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
CD changer, remote 288    
Options (change) 2,255 0 0
Options (change) 1,953 0 0
Destination 590 715 715
Total Price $21,945 $34,440 $38,940
Total Invoice $20,148 $31,706 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,630
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaTLTL
TrimEXBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$21,945$34,440$38,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$31,260$34,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$20,148$31,706$35,832
Adjustments for Features0-2,928-3,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$28,778$31,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,185

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TL

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaTLTL
TrimEXBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$5,105$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,928-3,869

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length185.8 in189.3 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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