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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $22,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelOptimaMDXMDXMDXMDXMDX
TrimEXBaseTechnologyAdvanceSport Hybrid TechnologySport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $44,050 $48,460 $54,500 $51,960 $58,000
Base Invoice $17,605 $41,352 $45,484 $51,143 $48,763 $54,422
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 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 590 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $21,790 $45,025 $49,435 $55,475 $52,935 $58,975
Total Invoice $20,029 $42,327 $46,459 $52,118 $49,738 $55,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,306
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelOptimaMDXMDXMDXMDXMDX
TrimEXBaseTechnologyAdvanceSport Hybrid TechnologySport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp I6290hp I6290hp I6257hp V6 H257hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T9T9T9S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6432, 8501, 10501, 10501, 10529, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$21,790$45,025$49,435$55,475$52,935$58,975
Adjustments for Features0-9,565-11,405-14,655-14,055-17,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$35,460$38,030$40,820$38,880$41,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,570$5,360$3,420$6,360
Total Invoice$20,029$42,327$46,459$52,118$49,738$55,397
Adjustments for Features0-8,992-10,718-13,768-13,206-16,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$33,335$35,741$38,350$36,532$39,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,406$5,015$3,197$5,948

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelOptimaMDXMDXMDXMDXMDX
TrimEXBaseTechnologyAdvanceSport Hybrid TechnologySport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150     
Display key  $50$50$50$50
Heated steering wheel   $100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row   $125 $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails   $250 $250
Second-row high console   $250 $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear    $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 $75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125 $125
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0 $0
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Alloy wheels$350  $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,075$11,640$13,480$16,730$16,130$19,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,565$11,405$14,655$14,055$17,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,992-10,718-13,768-13,206-16,114

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length185.8 in196.2 in
Width71.5 in77.2 in
Height55.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,002 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.638.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.668.4 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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