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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: $8,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaTLX
TrimSXSX LimitedV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $36,200
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $34,374
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Advance Package     7,550
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Advance Package     7,152
Options (change) 5,150 350 7,550
Options (change) 4,671 291 7,152
Destination 850 850 950
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $44,700
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $42,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,655
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaTLX
TrimSXSX LimitedV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG20/32 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$44,700
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$36,940$41,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$42,476
Adjustments for Features0-279-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,386$34,297$39,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaTLX
TrimSXSX LimitedV6
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
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$500
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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$4,365$4,665$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-3,435

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162018
ModelOptimaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in191.7 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,616 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested335067%
Total Not Requested165033%

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 cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested360068%
Total Not Requested171532%

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