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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $42,930
Base Invoice $19,255 $39,410
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
2.7L V6 840  
Options (change) 3,275 0
Options (change) 2,865 0
Destination 675 885
Total Price $24,640 $43,815
Total Invoice $22,795 $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: $12,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,439
Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/55-18
Total Price$24,640$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-6,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,640$37,225
Total Invoice$22,795$40,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,795$34,234

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
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$2,075$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,061

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in108.3 in
Length189.0 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in78.5 in
Height58.3 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.042.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.083.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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