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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $43,280
Base Invoice $24,480 $40,092
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,000 3,675
Premium Package 1,790  
Technology Package 1,785 3,363
Options (change) 4,000 3,675
Options (change) 3,575 3,363
Destination 750 895
Total Price $30,950 $47,850
Total Invoice $28,805 $44,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,532
Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$30,950$47,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$43,520
Total Invoice$28,805$44,350
Adjustments for Features0-4,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$40,337

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,850$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,013

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112013
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width72.1 in78.5 in
Height57.3 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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		15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.442.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.483.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested170074%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested64043%

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