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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaTSX
TrimEXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,700 $26,500 $28,190
Base Invoice $21,210 $24,760 $25,915
Premium Package 2,250    
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Technology Package   5,000  
Navigation system     2,100
Premium Package 2,010    
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Technology Package   4,465  
Navigation system     1,926
Options (change) 4,250 5,000 2,100
Options (change) 3,795 4,465 1,926
Destination 750 750 715
Total Price $27,700 $32,250 $31,005
Total Invoice $25,755 $29,975 $28,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,530
Model Year201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaTSX
TrimEXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4166hp I4 H205hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$27,700$32,250$31,005
Adjustments for Features-1,860-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$29,765$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$29,975$28,556
Adjustments for Features-1,729-2,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,026$27,665$28,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaTSX
TrimEXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,175$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$2,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,729-2,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.1 in
Length190.7 in183.4 in
Width72.1 in69.4 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,258 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested310053%
Total Not Requested275047%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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