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Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $42,930
Base Invoice $17,605 $39,410
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
CD changer, remote 375  
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
CD changer, remote 288  
Options (change) 2,475 0
Options (change) 2,122 0
Destination 590 885
Total Price $22,165 $43,815
Total Invoice $20,317 $40,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,354
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15255/55-18
Total Price$22,165$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-8,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$35,525
Total Invoice$20,317$40,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$32,671

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,625$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,624

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length185.8 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in78.5 in
Height55.5 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.642.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.683.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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