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Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,020

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,315

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $7,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRDXSportage
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $21,395
Base Invoice $30,505 $20,000
Luxury Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   150
AWD   1,500
Luxury Package   1,150
Rear spoiler   120
AWD   1,370
Options (change) 0 2,950
Options (change) 0 2,640
Destination 715 675
Total Price $33,910 $25,020
Total Invoice $31,220 $23,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,054
Model Year20082008
ModelRDXSportage
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/60-16
Total Price$33,910$25,020
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,900$25,020
Total Invoice$31,220$23,315
Adjustments for Features-1,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,369$23,315

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082008
ModelRDXSportage
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8510

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082008
ModelRDXSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length180.7 in171.3 in
Width73.6 in70.9 in
Height65.2 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft366.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140069%
Total Not Requested62531%

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