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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: $31,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Acura TSX   
Difference: $450

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaTSX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $28,190
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $25,915
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Navigation system     2,100
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Navigation system     1,926
Options (change) 350 350 2,100
Options (change) 291 291 1,926
Destination 850 850 715
Total Price $31,140 $37,240 $31,005
Total Invoice $29,006 $34,576 $28,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,157
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaTSX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,140$37,240$31,005
Adjustments for Features-1,725-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,415$30,565$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,006$34,576$28,556
Adjustments for Features-1,607-6,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,399$28,379$28,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaTSX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,465$9,415$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,607-6,1970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162008
ModelOptimaTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in183.4 in
Width73.2 in69.4 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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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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