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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: $20,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,139

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $35,670
Base Invoice $17,605 $33,872
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169  
Options (change) 1,100 0
Options (change) 944 0
Destination 590 975
Total Price $20,790 $36,645
Total Invoice $19,139 $34,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,345
Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4279hp 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$20,790$36,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,790$31,005
Total Invoice$19,139$34,847
Adjustments for Features0-5,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,139$29,484

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062017
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
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,700$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,363

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length185.8 in184.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 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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