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Kia Rio vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $19,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $18,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRioTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $35,905 $39,455
Base Invoice $16,675 $33,712 $36,998
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95    
Technology Package   3,730 3,730
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72    
Technology Package   3,452 3,452
Options (change) 2,295 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 2,072 3,452 3,452
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $20,545 $40,530 $44,080
Total Invoice $19,497 $38,059 $41,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,397
Model Year201220132013
ModelRioTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$20,545$40,530$44,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,370-5,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$37,160$38,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$19,497$38,059$41,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,165-5,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$34,894$36,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,227

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Acura TL

Model Year201220132013
ModelRioTLTL
TrimSXBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,775$5,145$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,165-5,224

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122013
ModelRioTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in194.0 in
Width67.7 in74.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested79041%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested79041%

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