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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaTLXTLX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $34,374 $40,626
Premium Package 3,300      
Technology Package 2,400      
Advance Package     7,550  
Premium Package 3,060      
Technology Package 2,230      
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 5,700 0 7,550 0
Options (change) 5,290 0 7,152 0
Destination 825 825 950 950
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,568
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaTLXTLX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/32 MPG20/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,225$36,325$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-6,180-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$38,520$38,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$50
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-5,873-4,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,035$32,703$36,603$36,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0$50

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelOptimaOptimaTLXTLX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
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
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0 $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
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
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,050$10,880$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$6,180$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-5,873-4,923

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.7 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested155047%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested342564%
Total Not Requested189036%

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