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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: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $35,800
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $33,995
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
Advance Package     6,700
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
Advance Package     6,347
Options (change) 5,700 0 6,700
Options (change) 5,290 0 6,347
Destination 825 825 975
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $43,475
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $41,317

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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: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,547
Model Year201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4279hp 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$43,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$39,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$41,317
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,035$32,703$37,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201520152018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,725$6,075$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-3,735

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in184.4 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested147545%
Total Not Requested180055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested287547%
Total Not Requested329053%

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