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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019201920192019
ModelOptimaMDXMDXMDXMDXMDX
TrimEXBaseTechnologyAdvanceSport Hybrid TechnologySport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $44,300 $49,300 $56,050 $52,800 $59,550
Base Invoice $18,510 $41,587 $46,271 $52,595 $49,550 $55,874
Convenience Package 700          
Appearance Package 700          
Premium Package 1,300          
Stability control 650          
Rear spoiler 200          
Convenience Package 625          
Appearance Package 625          
Premium Package 1,160          
Stability control 580          
Rear spoiler 160          
Options (change) 3,550 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,150 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 675 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $24,120 $45,295 $50,295 $57,045 $53,795 $60,545
Total Invoice $22,335 $42,582 $47,266 $53,590 $50,545 $56,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,159
Model Year200820192019201920192019
ModelOptimaMDXMDXMDXMDXMDX
TrimEXBaseTechnologyAdvanceSport Hybrid TechnologySport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4290hp I6290hp I6290hp I6257hp V6 H257hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T9T9T9S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7432, 8501, 10501, 10501, 10529, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$24,120$45,295$50,295$57,045$53,795$60,545
Adjustments for Features0-7,540-9,380-12,880-11,930-15,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$37,755$40,915$44,165$41,865$45,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160$6,410$4,110$7,510
Total Invoice$22,335$42,582$47,266$53,590$50,545$56,869
Adjustments for Features0-7,088-8,815-12,100-11,209-14,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$35,494$38,451$41,490$39,336$42,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,957$5,996$3,842$7,023

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820192019201920192019
ModelOptimaMDXMDXMDXMDXMDX
TrimEXBaseTechnologyAdvanceSport Hybrid TechnologySport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125     
Sunshades, second row   $125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
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
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$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Roof rails   $250 $250
Second-row high console   $250 $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
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
USB port $25$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0 $0
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250 $250
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100  
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$3,400$10,940$12,780$16,280$15,330$18,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,540$9,380$12,880$11,930$15,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,088-8,815-12,100-11,209-14,352

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082019
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in111.0 in
Length186.4 in196.2 in
Width71.1 in77.2 in
Height58.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.838.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.868.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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