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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelMDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,280 $26,800
Base Invoice $40,092 $25,040
Technology Package 3,675  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,350
Navigation system   1,400
Technology Package 3,363  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   3,250
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 3,675 7,700
Options (change) 3,363 7,135
Destination 895 800
Total Price $47,850 $35,300
Total Invoice $44,350 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,659
Model Year20132013
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$47,850$35,300
Adjustments for Features-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,920$35,300
Total Invoice$44,350$32,975
Adjustments for Features-2,7160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,634$32,975

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132013
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 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,755$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7160

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132013
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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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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested223074%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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