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Kia Rio vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $13,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioTLXTLXTLX
TrimEXBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $33,000 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $17,627 $31,343 $34,374 $40,626
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Options (change) 980 0 0 0
Options (change) 855 0 0 0
Destination 895 950 950 950
Total Price $20,275 $33,950 $37,150 $43,750
Total Invoice $19,377 $32,293 $35,324 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,855
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioTLXTLXTLX
TrimEXBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6S8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4355, 7355, 7490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$20,275$33,950$37,150$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-8,475-8,775-12,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$25,475$28,375$31,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$5,610
Total Invoice$19,377$32,293$35,324$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-8,061-8,344-12,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$24,232$26,980$29,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,748$5,308

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRioTLXTLXTLX
TrimEXBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed automated manual $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,565$10,040$10,340$14,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,475$8,775$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,061-8,344-12,036

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelRioTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in109.3 in
Length172.6 in191.7 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.3 ft3

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