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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $21,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $19,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelMDXOptimaOptima
TrimAdvanceSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,505 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $50,365 $25,920 $33,140
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 0 5,700 0
Options (change) 0 5,290 0
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $55,400 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $51,260 $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: $13,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,350
Model Year201420152015
ModelMDXOptimaOptima
TrimAdvanceSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$55,400$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features-7,4300-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,970$34,225$34,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$51,260$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features-6,8750-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,385$32,035$32,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420152015
ModelMDXOptimaOptima
TrimAdvanceSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails$250  
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25  
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$12,355$4,925$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,430$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8750-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142015
ModelMDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length193.6 in190.7 in
Width77.2 in72.1 in
Height66.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested167551%
Total Not Requested160049%

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