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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $35,670
Base Invoice $24,480 $33,872
Technology Package 2,000 3,700
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 1,785 3,505
Premium Package 1,790  
Options (change) 4,000 3,700
Options (change) 3,575 3,505
Destination 750 975
Total Price $30,950 $40,345
Total Invoice $28,805 $38,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,570
Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$30,950$40,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$38,265
Total Invoice$28,805$38,352
Adjustments for Features0-1,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$36,375

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,977

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in184.4 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.461.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested60026%
Total Not Requested170074%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested229077%

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