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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $26,800
Base Invoice $31,164 $25,040
Technology Package 3,300  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,350
Technology Package 3,026  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   3,250
Options (change) 3,300 7,700
Options (change) 3,026 7,135
Destination 760 800
Total Price $37,955 $35,300
Total Invoice $34,950 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,169
Model Year20092013
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,955$35,300
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$35,300
Total Invoice$34,950$32,975
Adjustments for Features-8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,144$32,975

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,550$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8060

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
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.3,224 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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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 information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested223074%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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