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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: $34,945

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $17,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,887

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $14,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelSorentoSorentoRL
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $47,200
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $42,801
Limited Package 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 1,500    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Technology Package     4,150
Limited Package 1,785    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Premium Package 1,340    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32  
AWD 1,615 1,595  
Technology Package     3,721
Options (change) 6,555 3,055 4,150
Options (change) 5,937 2,792 3,721
Destination 795 795 885
Total Price $34,945 $36,245 $52,235
Total Invoice $32,887 $34,007 $47,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,325
Model Year201120112011
ModelSorentoSorentoRL
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,945$36,245$52,235
Adjustments for Features0-675-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,945$35,570$52,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$32,887$34,007$47,407
Adjustments for Features0-633-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,887$33,374$47,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Model Year201120112011
ModelSorentoSorentoRL
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,025$8,700$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-633-195

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011
ModelSorentoRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length183.9 in195.8 in
Width74.2 in72.7 in
Height67.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.5 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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