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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.

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Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $13,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $11,593

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelMDXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $39,410 $25,920 $33,140
Technology Package 3,675 2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Technology Package 3,333 2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 3,675 5,700 0
Options (change) 3,333 5,290 0
Destination 885 825 825
Total Price $47,490 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $43,628 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,832
Model Year201120152015
ModelMDXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,490$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features-3,0050-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,485$34,225$34,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$43,628$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features-2,7610-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,867$32,035$32,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120152015
ModelMDXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,955$5,950$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7610-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
ModelMDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.0 in
Length191.6 in190.7 in
Width78.5 in72.1 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.3 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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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110074%
Total Not Requested39026%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested105032%
Total Not Requested222568%

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