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Acura RDX vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,290

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $8,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelRDXSeltos
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $27,990
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000  
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   700
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834  
Floor mats   0
Sunroof   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 5,100 1,125
Options (change) 4,677 0
Destination 885 1,175
Total Price $38,880 $30,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,137
Model Year20122021
ModelRDXSeltos
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,880$30,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$27,615

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20122021
ModelRDXSeltos
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Cyclist detection $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,600$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-104

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20122021
ModelRDXSeltos
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length180.7 in172.0 in
Width73.6 in70.9 in
Height65.2 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft362.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Kia Seltos specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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