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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: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelMDXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $39,410 $25,023 $33,481
Advance Package 9,625    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Advance Package 8,728    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 9,625 8,235 350
Options (change) 8,728 7,513 291
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $53,440 $35,985 $37,335
Total Invoice $49,023 $33,431 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,133
Model Year201120172017
ModelMDXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,440$35,985$37,335
Adjustments for Features-1,5900-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,850$35,985$36,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$49,023$33,431$34,667
Adjustments for Features-1,4590-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,564$33,431$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$424

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120172017
ModelMDXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
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  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,230$8,640$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4590-812

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112017
ModelMDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width78.5 in73.2 in
Height68.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested141535%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Total Requested97538%
Total Not Requested162562%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165032%
Total Not Requested350068%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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