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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: $36,410

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaTLX
TrimSXSX Limited3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $35,450
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $33,664
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Remote start 425 425  
Advance Package     7,250
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Remote start 353 353  
Advance Package     6,868
Options (change) 8,660 775 7,250
Options (change) 7,866 644 6,868
Destination 895 895 950
Total Price $36,410 $37,760 $43,650
Total Invoice $33,784 $35,020 $41,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,662
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaTLX
TrimSXSX Limited3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 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$36,410$37,760$43,650
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,410$36,885$42,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,784$35,020$41,482
Adjustments for Features0-812-1,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,784$34,208$40,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201720172017
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 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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $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 
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 
Apple CarPlay 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 
Wireless charging station $75 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,940$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-1,036

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20172017
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested310060%
Total Not Requested205040%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Total Requested227588%
Total Not Requested32512%

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 start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested440073%
Total Not Requested159027%

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