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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: $37,235

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $21,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,556

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $21,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMDXOptima
TrimSport Hybrid AdvanceHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,150 $30,990
Base Invoice $54,563 $28,752
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 0 5,350
Options (change) 0 4,909
Destination 995 895
Total Price $59,145 $37,235
Total Invoice $55,558 $34,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,177
Model Year20182018
ModelMDXOptima
TrimSport Hybrid AdvanceHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/27 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)529, 11630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$59,145$37,235
Adjustments for Features-8,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,815$37,235
Total Invoice$55,558$34,556
Adjustments for Features-7,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,733$34,556

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelMDXOptima
TrimSport Hybrid AdvanceHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Display key$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
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 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,380$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8250

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelMDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.4 in
Length196.2 in191.1 in
Width77.2 in73.2 in
Height67.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.6 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
15.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested462577%
Total Not Requested135023%

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