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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: $36,410

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSXSX LimitedAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $53,230
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $49,506
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Remote start 425 425  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Remote start 353 353  
Options (change) 8,660 775 0
Options (change) 7,866 644 0
Destination 895 895 940
Total Price $36,410 $37,760 $54,170
Total Invoice $33,784 $35,020 $50,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,365
Model Year201720172016
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSXSX LimitedAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$36,410$37,760$54,170
Adjustments for Features0-875-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,410$36,885$50,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,784$35,020$50,446
Adjustments for Features0-812-3,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,784$34,208$47,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201720172016
ModelOptimaOptimaMDX
TrimSXSX LimitedAdvance
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
Display key  $50
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,990$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-3,297

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20172016
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in193.6 in
Width73.2 in77.2 in
Height57.7 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.938.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.968.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested340066%
Total Not Requested175034%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested227588%
Total Not Requested32512%

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