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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $13,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $12,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $43,030
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $39,863
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400   3,675
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230   3,363
Options (change) 5,700 0 3,675
Options (change) 5,290 0 3,363
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $47,600
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $44,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,301
Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$34,225$36,325$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$44,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$44,121
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,035$32,703$41,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,950$7,300$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-2,785

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width72.1 in78.5 in
Height57.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested105032%
Total Not Requested222568%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110074%
Total Not Requested39026%

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