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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $35,095
Base Invoice $25,040 $32,962
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Technology Package   3,700
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Technology Package   3,424
Options (change) 4,350 3,700
Options (change) 3,885 3,424
Destination 800 920
Total Price $31,950 $39,715
Total Invoice $29,725 $37,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,510
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4273hp 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$31,950$39,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$38,575
Total Invoice$29,725$37,306
Adjustments for Features0-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$36,235

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132015
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in183.5 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.6 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested218072%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested132553%
Total Not Requested119047%

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