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Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,730

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelRDXSportage
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $33,750
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000 1,500
Cargo cover   150
Floor mats   155
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834 0
Cargo cover   0
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 5,100 1,805
Options (change) 4,677 0
Destination 885 1,175
Total Price $38,880 $36,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,193
Model Year20122021
ModelRDXSportage
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$38,880$36,730
Adjustments for Features0-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$31,730

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122021
ModelRDXSportage
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,400$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122021
ModelRDXSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length180.7 in176.4 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft360.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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