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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $33,195
Base Invoice $19,255 $30,505
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Options (change) 3,275 0
Options (change) 2,865 0
Destination 675 715
Total Price $24,640 $33,910
Total Invoice $22,795 $31,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,765
Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$24,640$33,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,640$29,935
Total Invoice$22,795$31,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,795$27,560

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Total Value of Features$1,900$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,660

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length189.0 in180.7 in
Width71.1 in73.6 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.060.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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