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Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $26,200
Base Invoice $39,410 $24,480
Technology Package 3,675 2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package 3,333 1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 3,675 4,000
Options (change) 3,333 3,575
Destination 885 750
Total Price $47,490 $30,950
Total Invoice $43,628 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,845
Model Year20112011
ModelMDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,490$30,950
Adjustments for Features-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,160$30,950
Total Invoice$43,628$28,805
Adjustments for Features-3,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,650$28,805

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelMDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,180$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9780

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelMDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.0 in
Length191.6 in190.7 in
Width78.5 in72.1 in
Height68.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested64043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested170074%

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