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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $26,800
Base Invoice $32,245 $25,040
Technology Package 3,700  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Technology Package 3,424  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 3,700 4,350
Options (change) 3,424 3,885
Destination 895 800
Total Price $38,915 $31,950
Total Invoice $36,564 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,768
Model Year20132013
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,915$31,950
Adjustments for Features-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,775$31,950
Total Invoice$36,564$29,725
Adjustments for Features-1,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,493$29,725

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132013
ModelRDXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,190$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0710

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132013
ModelRDXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length183.5 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%

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 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested218072%

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