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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: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $3,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelSorentoRSX
TrimEXType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $23,845
Base Invoice $22,620 $21,754
Luxury Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Luxury Package 2,235  
Rear spoiler 154  
Options (change) 2,700 0
Options (change) 2,389 0
Destination 700 615
Total Price $27,695 $24,460
Total Invoice $25,709 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,264
Model Year20082006
ModelSorentoRSX
TrimEXType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,695$24,460
Adjustments for Features-4,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,735$24,460
Total Invoice$25,709$22,369
Adjustments for Features-4,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,105$22,369

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20082006
ModelSorentoRSX
TrimEXType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Barometer$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,980$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6040

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20082006
ModelSorentoRSX
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.2 in
Length180.7 in172.4 in
Width73.3 in67.9 in
Height68.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft316.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested220084%
Total Not Requested42516%

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