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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: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelOptimaOptimaTLXTLX
TrimEXSX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $31,445 $35,320
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $29,584 $33,171
Premium Package 1,300 1,300    
Convenience Package 970 800    
Premium Package 1,160 1,160    
Convenience Package 865 715    
Options (change) 2,270 2,100 0 0
Options (change) 2,025 1,875 0 0
Destination 675 675 920 920
Total Price $23,635 $23,915 $32,365 $36,240
Total Invoice $21,955 $22,215 $30,504 $34,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,656
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelOptimaOptimaTLXTLX
TrimEXSX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5S8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7355, 7355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,635$23,915$32,365$36,240
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,365-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,335$23,915$29,000$32,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0$3,575
Total Invoice$21,955$22,215$30,504$34,091
Adjustments for Features-2790-3,172-3,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,676$22,215$27,332$30,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0$3,311

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelOptimaOptimaTLXTLX
TrimEXSX2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed automated manual  $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0$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$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$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$325  
CD player  $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$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$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
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$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,225$2,925$6,290$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,365$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-2790-3,172-3,448

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092015
ModelOptimaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length189.0 in190.3 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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