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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelRDXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $31,164 $25,023 $33,481
Technology Package 3,300    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Technology Package 3,026    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 3,300 6,335 350
Options (change) 3,026 5,798 291
Destination 760 895 895
Total Price $37,955 $34,085 $37,335
Total Invoice $34,950 $31,716 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,620
Model Year200920172017
ModelRDXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,955$34,085$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-415-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$33,670$34,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$34,950$31,716$34,667
Adjustments for Features0-386-2,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,950$31,330$31,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$375

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920172017
ModelRDXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,565$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-386-2,962

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
ModelRDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width73.6 in73.2 in
Height65.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.9 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 SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested265082%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested82532%
Total Not Requested177568%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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