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Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaTLXTLX
TrimEX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $32,000 $35,450
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,396 $33,664
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Options (change) 3,350 0 0
Options (change) 2,990 0 0
Destination 675 950 950
Total Price $23,920 $32,950 $36,400
Total Invoice $22,175 $31,346 $34,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,136
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaTLXTLX
TrimEX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT5S8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7355, 7355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,920$32,950$36,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$29,760$32,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,150
Total Invoice$22,175$31,346$34,614
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-3,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$28,311$31,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,984

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaTLXTLX
TrimEX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed automated manual $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$6,515$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,035-3,319

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082017
ModelOptimaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in190.3 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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