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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelOptimaTLXTLXTLX
TrimEXBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $33,000 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $18,510 $31,343 $34,374 $40,626
Premium Package 1,300      
Stability control 650      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Rear spoiler 200      
Premium Package 1,160      
Stability control 580      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Rear spoiler 160      
Options (change) 3,550 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,150 0 0 0
Destination 675 950 950 950
Total Price $24,120 $33,950 $37,150 $43,750
Total Invoice $22,335 $32,293 $35,324 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,879
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelOptimaTLXTLXTLX
TrimEXBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5S8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7355, 7355, 7490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$24,120$33,950$37,150$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,340-5,640-9,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$28,610$31,510$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$5,610
Total Invoice$22,335$32,293$35,324$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-5,079-5,363-9,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$27,214$29,961$32,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,747$5,306

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelOptimaTLXTLXTLX
TrimEXBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed automated manual $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,750$9,090$9,390$13,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340$5,640$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,079-5,363-9,056

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in191.7 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3

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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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