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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaTLXTLX
TrimSXV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $24,480 $34,374 $40,626
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 2,000    
Advance Package   7,550  
Premium Package 1,790    
Technology Package 1,785    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 4,000 7,550 0
Options (change) 3,575 7,152 0
Destination 750 950 950
Total Price $30,950 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $28,805 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,539
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaTLXTLX
TrimSXV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/32 MPG20/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,950$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-7,505-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$37,195$37,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$28,805$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-7,132-6,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$35,344$35,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaTLXTLX
TrimSXV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $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
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$4,925$12,430$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,505$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,132-6,182

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.7 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152529%
Total Not Requested379071%

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