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Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,890

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $13,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,066

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $11,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelMDXCadenzaCadenza
TrimBaseTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $38,990 $44,390
Base Invoice $39,410 $36,166 $41,077
Advance Package 9,625    
Advance Package 8,728    
Options (change) 9,625 0 0
Options (change) 8,728 0 0
Destination 885 900 900
Total Price $53,440 $39,890 $45,290
Total Invoice $49,023 $37,066 $41,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,806
Model Year201120172017
ModelMDXCadenzaCadenza
TrimBaseTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$53,440$39,890$45,290
Adjustments for Features-1,2550-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,185$39,890$43,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$49,023$37,066$41,977
Adjustments for Features-1,1510-2,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,872$37,066$39,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,835

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201120172017
ModelMDXCadenzaCadenza
TrimBaseTechnologyLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,580$8,325$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1510-2,076

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20112017
ModelMDXCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in195.7 in
Width78.5 in73.6 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247562%
Total Not Requested151538%

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