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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $26,500
Base Invoice $31,164 $24,760
Technology Package 3,300  
Premium Technology Package   5,000
Technology Package 3,026  
Premium Technology Package   4,465
Options (change) 3,300 5,000
Options (change) 3,026 4,465
Destination 760 750
Total Price $37,955 $32,250
Total Invoice $34,950 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,880
Model Year20092011
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,955$32,250
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,680$32,250
Total Invoice$34,950$29,975
Adjustments for Features-2,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,855$29,975

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Total Value of Features$6,575$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0950

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
ModelRDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length180.7 in190.7 in
Width73.6 in72.1 in
Height65.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested295050%
Total Not Requested290050%

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