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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaTLX
TrimSXSX Limited3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $35,320
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $33,171
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Advance Package     7,280
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Advance Package     6,738
Options (change) 5,150 350 7,280
Options (change) 4,671 291 6,738
Destination 850 850 920
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $43,520
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $40,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,623
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaTLX
TrimSXSX Limited3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG21/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,940$37,240$43,520
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$36,940$41,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$40,829
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,386$34,297$39,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaTLX
TrimSXSX Limited3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,515$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in190.3 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested295059%
Total Not Requested205041%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested425071%
Total Not Requested174029%

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