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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: $19,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $18,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $53,230
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $49,506
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
Options (change) 5,700 0 0
Options (change) 5,290 0 0
Destination 825 825 940
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $54,170
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $50,446

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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: $12,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,934
Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$34,225$36,325$54,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-6,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$47,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$50,446
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-6,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,035$32,703$43,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Display key  $50
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,975$6,325$11,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-6,477

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in111.0 in
Length190.7 in193.6 in
Width72.1 in77.2 in
Height57.9 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.5 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 in36.5 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 in27.4 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested167551%
Total Not Requested160049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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