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Kia Sportage vs. Acura RSX 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 Sportage vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $1,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelSportageRSXRSX
TrimEXBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,900 $20,325 $23,845
Base Invoice $20,480 $18,549 $21,754
Leather seating surfaces 800 1,150  
Rear spoiler 150    
Leather seating surfaces 715 1,047  
Rear spoiler 120    
Options (change) 950 1,150 0
Options (change) 835 1,047 0
Destination 675 615 615
Total Price $23,525 $22,090 $24,460
Total Invoice $21,990 $20,211 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,035
Model Year200920062006
ModelSportageRSXRSX
TrimEXBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6155hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,525$22,090$24,460
Adjustments for Features-4,0800-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,445$22,090$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,770
Total Invoice$21,990$20,211$22,369
Adjustments for Features-3,8140-549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,176$20,211$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,609

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Acura RSX

Model Year200920062006
ModelSportageRSXRSX
TrimEXBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,480$400$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8140-549

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20092006
ModelSportageRSX
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in101.2 in
Length171.3 in172.4 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height66.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft316.0 ft3

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