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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: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimSXAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $54,505
Base Invoice $28,380 $50,365
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425  
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353  
Options (change) 3,775 0
Options (change) 3,371 0
Destination 895 895
Total Price $35,170 $55,400
Total Invoice $32,646 $51,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,529
Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimSXAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$35,170$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,170$50,985
Total Invoice$32,646$51,260
Adjustments for Features0-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,646$47,175

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaMDX
TrimSXAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HDMI port $25
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
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
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,965$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,085

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in193.6 in
Width73.2 in77.2 in
Height57.7 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,025 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 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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested232576%
Total Not Requested75024%

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