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Acura RDX vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,415

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,722

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $1,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXSorentoSorento
TrimBaseSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $33,995 $36,748 $41,663
Advance Package 6,700    
AWD 1,500 1,800 1,800
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
Cargo cover   150 150
Remote start   425 425
Advance Package 6,347    
AWD 1,421 1,693 1,693
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
Cargo cover   120 120
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 8,200 4,375 2,375
Options (change) 7,768 4,034 2,166
Destination 975 940 940
Total Price $44,975 $44,415 $47,715
Total Invoice $42,738 $41,722 $44,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,881
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXSorentoSorento
TrimBaseSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$44,975$44,415$47,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,985-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$42,430$44,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$42,738$41,722$44,769
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$39,857$41,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,947

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXSorentoSorento
TrimBaseSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,930$8,915$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,865-2,965

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in109.4 in
Length184.4 in187.4 in
Width73.7 in74.4 in
Height65.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.138.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested487579%
Total Not Requested129021%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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