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Acura MDX vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura MDX vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,865

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $7,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,620

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $5,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXSorentoSorento
TrimTouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $36,002 $26,490 $31,125
Navigation system 2,750    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,000  
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
Roof rack crossbars     195
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Navigation system 2,475    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 895  
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,610 1,595
Roof rack crossbars     150
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 4,250 8,115 3,510
Options (change) 3,825 7,330 3,180
Destination 615 800 800
Total Price $44,815 $36,865 $37,460
Total Invoice $40,442 $34,620 $35,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,160
Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXSorentoSorento
TrimTouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$44,815$36,865$37,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$35,440$36,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$995
Total Invoice$40,442$34,620$35,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,338-961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$33,282$34,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$862

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXSorentoSorento
TrimTouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,925$8,350$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338-961

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in183.9 in
Width77.0 in74.2 in
Height68.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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