Acura MDX Acura MDX 2011 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2008
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

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

Join Us

Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima 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.

Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,120

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMDXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $19,895
Base Invoice $39,410 $18,510
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 0 4,555
Options (change) 0 3,990
Destination 885 675
Total Price $43,815 $25,125
Total Invoice $40,295 $23,175

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 Acura MDX dealer quotes or Kia Optima 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: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,128
Model Year20112008
ModelMDXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$43,815$25,125
Adjustments for Features-6,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,300$25,125
Total Invoice$40,295$23,175
Adjustments for Features-5,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,303$23,175

Return to top

Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelMDXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,665$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9920

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelMDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in186.4 in
Width78.5 in71.1 in
Height68.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft314.8 ft3

Return to top

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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 SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.