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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelOptimaTLXTLXTLX
TrimEXBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $33,000 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $19,255 $31,343 $34,374 $40,626
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 970      
Navigation system 1,200      
Technology Package   3,700 3,700  
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 865      
Navigation system 1,075      
Technology Package   3,505 3,505  
Options (change) 3,470 3,700 3,700 0
Options (change) 3,100 3,505 3,505 0
Destination 675 950 950 950
Total Price $24,835 $37,650 $40,850 $43,750
Total Invoice $23,030 $35,798 $38,829 $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: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,632
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelOptimaTLXTLXTLX
TrimEXBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5S8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$24,835$37,650$40,850$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-7,505-7,955-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$30,145$32,895$34,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,750$4,400
Total Invoice$23,030$35,798$38,829$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-7,136-7,561-8,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$28,662$31,268$32,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,606$4,166

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2009201820182018
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$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$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$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0$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$2,225$9,730$10,180$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,505$7,955$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,136-7,561-8,748

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length189.0 in191.7 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 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
Acura TLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150052%
Total Not Requested139048%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

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