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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: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $32,895
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $30,646
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400   3,100
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230   2,843
Options (change) 5,700 0 3,100
Options (change) 5,290 0 2,843
Destination 825 825 885
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $36,880
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $34,374

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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: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,181
Model Year201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,225$36,325$36,880
Adjustments for Features-900-2,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,325$34,075$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$34,374
Adjustments for Features-842-2,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,193$31,861$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$5,650$7,000$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$2,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-842-2,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,468 lb.3,743 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 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested110034%
Total Not Requested217566%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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