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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaTSX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $29,310
Base Invoice $24,760 $27,359
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Technology Package   3,100
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
3.5L V6   5,540
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Technology Package   2,843
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
3.5L V6   5,080
Options (change) 7,650 8,640
Options (change) 6,822 7,923
Destination 750 810
Total Price $34,900 $38,760
Total Invoice $32,332 $36,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,807
Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaTSX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,900$38,760
Adjustments for Features-2,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,690$38,760
Total Invoice$32,332$36,092
Adjustments for Features-2,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,285$36,092

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaTSX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,525$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.6 in
Length190.7 in186.2 in
Width72.1 in72.5 in
Height57.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested220573%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4300
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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