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Kia Sorento vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $10,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $11,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoRSX
TrimEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6Type-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,100 $39,100 $44,400 $23,845
Base Invoice $32,324 $36,748 $41,663 $21,754
Floor mats 155      
Cargo cover 150 150 150  
Floor mats 129      
Cargo cover 120 120 120  
Options (change) 305 150 150 0
Options (change) 249 120 120 0
Destination 940 940 940 615
Total Price $35,345 $40,190 $45,490 $24,460
Total Invoice $33,513 $37,808 $42,723 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,317
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoRSX
TrimEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6Type-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12630, 12170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,345$40,190$45,490$24,460
Adjustments for Features-8,255-11,255-14,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,090$28,935$31,035$24,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,845$3,945$0
Total Invoice$33,513$37,808$42,723$22,369
Adjustments for Features-7,827-10,588-13,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,686$27,220$29,147$22,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,534$3,461$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RSX

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoRSX
TrimEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6Type-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$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 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$10,550$13,550$16,750$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,255$11,255$14,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,827-10,588-13,5760

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20182006
ModelSorentoRSX
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in101.2 in
Length187.4 in172.4 in
Width74.4 in67.9 in
Height66.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in29.2 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft316.0 ft3

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