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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $34,320
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $32,245
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Package     3,700
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Package     3,424
Options (change) 6,335 350 3,700
Options (change) 5,798 291 3,424
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $34,085 $37,335 $38,915
Total Invoice $31,716 $34,667 $36,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,383
Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,085$37,335$38,915
Adjustments for Features-1,650-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,435$32,910$38,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$31,716$34,667$36,564
Adjustments for Features-1,535-4,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,181$30,558$36,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$377$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaRDX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
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$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,890$9,665$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,535-4,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172013
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in183.5 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.961.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested265082%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
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 Requested145058%
Total Not Requested106542%

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