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Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $20,690
Base Invoice $31,164 $19,255
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 0 3,275
Options (change) 0 2,865
Destination 760 675
Total Price $34,655 $24,640
Total Invoice $31,924 $22,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,283
Model Year20092009
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,655$24,640
Adjustments for Features-4,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,480$24,640
Total Invoice$31,924$22,795
Adjustments for Features-3,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,078$22,795

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,875$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
ModelRDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length180.7 in189.0 in
Width73.6 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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