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Kia Rio vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $35,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $32,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelRioRLXRLX
TrimEXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $17,627 $50,530 $55,626
Universal garage door opener 350    
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Floor mats 130    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Floor mats 104    
Options (change) 980 0 0
Options (change) 855 0 0
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $20,275 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $19,377 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,658
Model Year201820172017
ModelRioRLXRLX
TrimEXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$20,275$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-11,240-12,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$44,160$48,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$19,377$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-10,445-11,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$41,035$44,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,729

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201820172017
ModelRioRLXRLX
TrimEXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Eco accelerator  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,990$13,230$14,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,240$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,445-11,812

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182017
ModelRioRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in112.2 in
Length172.6 in196.1 in
Width67.9 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.3 ft3

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