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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: $41,045

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $8,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,636

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $5,891

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelSorentoSorentoRL
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,300 $41,500 $49,300
Base Invoice $36,006 $38,987 $43,912
Cargo net 50 50  
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Cargo net 42 42  
AWD 1,693 1,693  
Options (change) 1,850 1,850 0
Options (change) 1,735 1,735 0
Destination 895 895 615
Total Price $41,045 $44,245 $49,915
Total Invoice $38,636 $41,617 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,242
Model Year201620162006
ModelSorentoSorentoRL
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19245/50-17
Total Price$41,045$44,245$49,915
Adjustments for Features-3,560-4,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$39,585$49,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0
Total Invoice$38,636$41,617$44,527
Adjustments for Features-3,351-4,3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,285$37,234$44,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,949$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Model Year201620162006
ModelSorentoSorentoRL
TrimSX V6SX Limited 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 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$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$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,700$11,800$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$4,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,351-4,3830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162006
ModelSorentoRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in110.2 in
Length187.4 in193.6 in
Width74.4 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft313.1 ft3

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