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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: $37,235

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $21,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,556

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $21,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimHybrid EXSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $58,150
Base Invoice $28,752 $54,563
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Options (change) 5,350 0
Options (change) 4,909 0
Destination 895 995
Total Price $37,235 $59,145
Total Invoice $34,556 $55,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,177
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimHybrid EXSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine154hp I4 H257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG26/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10529, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-20
Total Price$37,235$59,145
Adjustments for Features0-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,235$50,815
Total Invoice$34,556$55,558
Adjustments for Features0-7,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,556$47,733

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimHybrid EXSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Display key $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,050$12,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,825

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in196.2 in
Width73.2 in77.2 in
Height57.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.4,471 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 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 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 in36.6 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
15.9 ft315.0 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested462577%
Total Not Requested135023%

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