Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX 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.

Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,512

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOptimaMDXMDXMDX
TrimEXBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $42,765 $47,040 $54,980
Base Invoice $17,605 $39,621 $43,533 $50,800
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Rear spoiler 220      
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Rear spoiler 169      
Options (change) 2,100 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0 0
Destination 590 920 920 920
Total Price $21,790 $43,685 $47,960 $55,900
Total Invoice $20,029 $40,541 $44,453 $51,720

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Acura MDX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,538
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOptimaMDXMDXMDX
TrimEXBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6432, 8501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$21,790$43,685$47,960$55,900
Adjustments for Features0-7,515-9,455-13,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$36,170$38,505$42,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,335$5,975
Total Invoice$20,029$40,541$44,453$51,720
Adjustments for Features0-6,974-8,764-12,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$33,567$35,689$38,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,122$5,427

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOptimaMDXMDXMDX
TrimEXBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio  $50$50
HDMI port   $25
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,450$8,965$10,905$15,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,515$9,455$13,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,974-8,764-12,726

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length185.8 in193.6 in
Width71.5 in77.2 in
Height55.5 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.638.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.668.4 ft3

Return to top

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.