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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: $17,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelOptimaMDXMDX
TrimSXTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $47,040 $54,980
Base Invoice $24,480 $43,533 $50,800
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 1,790    
Technology Package 1,785    
Options (change) 4,000 0 0
Options (change) 3,575 0 0
Destination 750 920 920
Total Price $30,950 $47,960 $55,900
Total Invoice $28,805 $44,453 $51,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,750
Model Year201120152015
ModelOptimaMDXMDX
TrimSXTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,950$47,960$55,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,205-8,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$43,755$47,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390
Total Invoice$28,805$44,453$51,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,898-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$40,555$43,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,065

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201120152015
ModelOptimaMDXMDX
TrimSXTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port  $25
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,400$9,605$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,898-8,100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in111.0 in
Length190.7 in193.6 in
Width72.1 in77.2 in
Height57.3 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.438.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.468.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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