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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRDXOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $32,150 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $31,164 $29,815 $25,920 $33,140
Technology Package 3,300 2,350 2,400  
Premium Package     3,300  
Technology Package 3,026 2,185 2,230  
Premium Package     3,060  
Options (change) 3,300 2,350 5,700 0
Options (change) 3,026 2,185 5,290 0
Destination 760 825 825 825
Total Price $37,955 $35,325 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $34,950 $32,825 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,040
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRDXOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,955$35,325$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features-9750-25-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,980$35,325$34,200$34,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0$750
Total Invoice$34,950$32,825$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features-8980-23-1,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,052$32,825$32,012$32,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$813$0$667

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelRDXOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,075$6,100$6,125$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$25$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-8980-23-1,286

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092015
ModelRDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length180.7 in190.7 in
Width73.6 in72.1 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested105032%
Total Not Requested222568%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

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