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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $40,990
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $37,252
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Sport Package     6,150
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Sport Package     5,577
Options (change) 6,335 350 6,150
Options (change) 5,798 291 5,577
Destination 895 895 760
Total Price $34,085 $37,335 $47,900
Total Invoice $31,716 $34,667 $43,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,962
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$34,085$37,335$47,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$34,560$45,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$31,716$34,667$43,589
Adjustments for Features0-2,577-1,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,716$32,090$41,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$374$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,740$10,515$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,577-1,911

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20172009
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in78.5 in
Height57.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 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
15.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.942.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested75023%
Total Not Requested250077%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested97538%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested120046%

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