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2019 Kia Optima vs 2020 Acura TLX

2019 Kia Optima
2019 Kia Optima
$22,900MSRP
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2020 Acura TLX
2020 Acura TLX
$33,000MSRP
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2019 Kia Optima
$22,900MSRP
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2020 Acura TLX
$33,000MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$22,900

MSRP

$33,000

Listings

24

Listings

21

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

6.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Multiple powertrain options

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Poor ergonomic design

  • Outdated technology

2019 Kia Optima Reviews Summary

2020 Acura TLX Reviews Summary

More than Infiniti and Lexus, Acura has consistently positioned itself as the Japanese luxury brand for driving enthusiasts. But for a while, some of the company's successful products were anything but fun to drive. However, when equipped with Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), the TL sedan, and since 2015, the TLX that replaced it, have always shown people a good time—particularly those who prefer to take the road less traveled. But that doesn’t mean the 2020 Acura TLX sport sedan is flawless. Far from it, actually.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.4L 185 hp I4

Engine

2.4L 206 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

33
2019 Kia Optima
2019 Kia Optima
$22,900MSRP
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2020 Acura TLX
2020 Acura TLX
$33,000MSRP
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2019 Kia Optima
$22,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Acura TLX
$33,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$22,900
$33,000
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.8

4.6

Expert reviews

6.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Multiple powertrain options

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Poor ergonomic design

  • Outdated technology

Summary
More than Infiniti and Lexus, Acura has consistently positioned itself as the Japanese luxury brand for driving enthusiasts. But for a while, some of the company's successful products were anything but fun to drive. However, when equipped with Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), the TL sedan, and since 2015, the TLX that replaced it, have always shown people a good time—particularly those who prefer to take the road less traveled. But that doesn’t mean the 2020 Acura TLX sport sedan is flawless. Far from it, actually.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.4L 185 hp I4
2.4L 206 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
206 hp @ 6800 rpm
MPG City
24
23
MPG Highway
33
33
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