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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelMDXMDXOptima
TrimTechnologyAdvanceSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $26,200
Base Invoice $43,533 $50,800 $24,480
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,000
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 0 0 4,000
Options (change) 0 0 3,575
Destination 920 920 750
Total Price $47,960 $55,900 $30,950
Total Invoice $44,453 $51,720 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,750
Model Year201520152011
ModelMDXMDXOptima
TrimTechnologyAdvanceSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$47,960$55,900$30,950
Adjustments for Features-4,205-8,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,755$47,145$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$44,453$51,720$28,805
Adjustments for Features-3,898-8,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,555$43,620$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,065$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152011
ModelMDXMDXOptima
TrimTechnologyAdvanceSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Speaker lights  $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,605$14,155$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$8,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,898-8,1000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152011
ModelMDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length193.6 in190.7 in
Width77.2 in72.1 in
Height66.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.2 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

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