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Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,495

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $19,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,555

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $17,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSorentoRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $46,680
Base Invoice $22,620 $41,935
Luxury Package 2,500  
Luxury Package 2,235  
Options (change) 2,500 0
Options (change) 2,235 0
Destination 700 760
Total Price $27,495 $47,440
Total Invoice $25,555 $42,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,824
Model Year20082009
ModelSorentoRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16245/45-18
Total Price$27,495$47,440
Adjustments for Features0-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,495$43,755
Total Invoice$25,555$42,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,555$39,379

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082009
ModelSorentoRL
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,205$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,316

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082009
ModelSorentoRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in195.8 in
Width73.3 in72.7 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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