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Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $34,320
Base Invoice $17,605 $32,245
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220  
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169  
Options (change) 2,100 0
Options (change) 1,834 0
Destination 590 895
Total Price $21,790 $35,215
Total Invoice $20,029 $33,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,370
Model Year20062013
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/60-18
Total Price$21,790$35,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$31,240
Total Invoice$20,029$33,140
Adjustments for Features0-3,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$29,399

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062013
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,350$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,741

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062013
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length185.8 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.661.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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