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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: $4,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $34,320
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $32,245
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400   3,700
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230   3,424
Options (change) 5,700 0 3,700
Options (change) 5,290 0 3,424
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $38,915
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $36,564

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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: $4,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,796
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,225$36,325$38,915
Adjustments for Features-285-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$34,690$38,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$36,564
Adjustments for Features-267-1,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,768$32,436$36,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,350$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-267-1,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152013
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in183.5 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 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 reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested112534%
Total Not Requested215066%
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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested94037%

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