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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $30,500
Base Invoice $31,164 $28,380
Universal garage door opener   350
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 0 350
Options (change) 0 291
Destination 760 895
Total Price $34,655 $31,745
Total Invoice $31,924 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,698
Model Year20092018
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,655$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,655$31,380
Total Invoice$31,924$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,924$29,226

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,775$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-340

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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
Kia Optima SX

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

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