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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: $36,015

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $13,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,855

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $10,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoRL
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $49,300
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $43,912
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 40 40  
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Options (change) 7,265 5,065 0
Options (change) 6,565 4,590 0
Destination 800 800 615
Total Price $36,015 $37,565 $49,915
Total Invoice $33,855 $35,155 $44,527

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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: $15,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,997
Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoRL
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/50-17
Total Price$36,015$37,565$49,915
Adjustments for Features-1,410-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$35,555$49,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0
Total Invoice$33,855$35,155$44,527
Adjustments for Features-1,325-1,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,530$33,274$44,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$744$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoRL
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,625$9,225$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,325-1,8810

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132006
ModelSorentoRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length183.9 in193.6 in
Width74.2 in72.2 in
Height67.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested271582%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102537%
Total Not Requested175563%

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