Kia Spectra Kia Spectra 2009 Acura RLX Acura RLX 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Spectra vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Spectra vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,750

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $37,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,585

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $34,895

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraRLXRLX
TrimEXSXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $50,530 $55,626
Alloy wheels 400      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Sunroof 750 750    
Alloy wheels 360      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Sunroof 675 675    
Options (change) 1,550 1,150 0 0
Options (change) 1,395 1,035 0 0
Destination 650 650 950 950
Total Price $17,750 $18,250 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $16,585 $17,065 $51,480 $56,576

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Spectra dealer quotes or Acura RLX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,387
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraRLXRLX
TrimEXSXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM5M5T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$17,750$18,250$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-425-13,460-14,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,750$17,825$41,940$45,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0$4,025
Total Invoice$16,585$17,065$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-397-12,508-13,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,585$16,668$38,972$42,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0$3,729

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelSpectraSpectraRLXRLX
TrimEXSXP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Eco accelerator   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,170$1,595$14,630$16,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$13,460$14,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-12,508-13,875

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092017
ModelSpectraRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in112.2 in
Length177.2 in196.1 in
Width68.3 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.3 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.