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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,150 $27,700 $35,500 $33,195
Base Invoice $29,815 $25,920 $33,140 $30,505
Technology Package 2,350 2,400   3,500
Premium Package   3,300    
Technology Package 2,185 2,230   3,210
Premium Package   3,060    
Options (change) 2,350 5,700 0 3,500
Options (change) 2,185 5,290 0 3,210
Destination 825 825 825 715
Total Price $35,325 $34,225 $36,325 $37,410
Total Invoice $32,825 $32,035 $33,965 $34,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,705
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,325$34,225$36,325$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,375-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$34,200$34,950$36,635
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,825$32,035$33,965$34,430
Adjustments for Features0-23-1,286-713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,825$32,012$32,679$33,717
Cost Above Minimum$813$0$667$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,300$6,325$7,675$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,375$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-1,286-713

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in180.7 in
Width72.1 in73.6 in
Height57.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested85026%
Total Not Requested242574%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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