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Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $28,190
Base Invoice $18,510 $25,915
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
2.7L V6 840  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 4,355 0
Options (change) 3,830 0
Destination 675 715
Total Price $24,925 $28,905
Total Invoice $23,015 $26,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,818
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6205hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,925$28,905
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$28,040
Total Invoice$23,015$26,630
Adjustments for Features0-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,015$25,833

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaTSX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Total Value of Features$1,700$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-797

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length186.4 in183.4 in
Width71.1 in69.4 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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