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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $43,280
Base Invoice $28,380 $40,092
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Advance Package   9,625
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Advance Package   8,809
Options (change) 3,350 9,625
Options (change) 3,018 8,809
Destination 895 895
Total Price $34,745 $53,800
Total Invoice $32,293 $49,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,661
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$34,745$53,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$51,810
Total Invoice$32,293$49,796
Adjustments for Features0-1,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$47,954

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,015$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,842

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in78.5 in
Height57.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,550 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 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		15.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.942.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.983.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested141535%

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