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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $32,895
Base Invoice $24,760 $30,646
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Technology Package   3,100
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 5,000 3,100
Options (change) 4,465 2,843
Destination 750 885
Total Price $32,250 $36,880
Total Invoice $29,975 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,003
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4 H240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$32,250$36,880
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$36,455
Total Invoice$29,975$34,374
Adjustments for Features0-396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$33,978

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-396

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in180.7 in
Width72.1 in73.6 in
Height57.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.460.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested295050%
Total Not Requested290050%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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