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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: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaTLX
TrimSXV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $36,200
Base Invoice $28,380 $34,374
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Limited Package 2,100  
Remote start 425  
Advance Package   7,550
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Limited Package 1,925  
Remote start 353  
Advance Package   7,152
Options (change) 5,875 7,550
Options (change) 5,296 7,152
Destination 895 950
Total Price $37,270 $44,700
Total Invoice $34,571 $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: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,062
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaTLX
TrimSXV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,270$44,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$42,760
Total Invoice$34,571$42,476
Adjustments for Features0-1,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,571$40,633

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaTLX
TrimSXV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,415$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,843

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested387573%
Total Not Requested144027%

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