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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: $36,930

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelOptimaTLX
TrimSX3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $35,450
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Remote start 425  
Advance Package   7,250
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Remote start 353  
Advance Package   6,868
Options (change) 3,775 7,250
Options (change) 3,371 6,868
Destination 965 950
Total Price $36,930 $43,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,730
Model Year20202017
ModelOptimaTLX
TrimSX3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,930$43,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,930$42,160

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20202017
ModelOptimaTLX
TrimSX3.5
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
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,090$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,416

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20202017
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 Weight3,558 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
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 Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested452576%
Total Not Requested146524%

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