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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $19,895
Base Invoice $31,164 $18,510
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 0 4,555
Options (change) 0 3,990
Destination 760 675
Total Price $34,655 $25,125
Total Invoice $31,924 $23,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,972
Model Year20092008
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4185hp 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$25,125
Adjustments for Features-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$25,125
Total Invoice$31,924$23,175
Adjustments for Features-3,7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,147$23,175

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7770

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelRDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length180.7 in186.4 in
Width73.6 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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