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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: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $35,800
Base Invoice $28,380 $33,995
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Remote start 425  
Advance Package   6,700
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Remote start 353  
Advance Package   6,347
Options (change) 3,775 6,700
Options (change) 3,371 6,347
Destination 895 975
Total Price $35,170 $43,475
Total Invoice $32,646 $41,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,801
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,170$43,475
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,170$42,560
Total Invoice$32,646$41,317
Adjustments for Features0-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,646$40,447

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaRDX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,040$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in184.4 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.7 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

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 start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested472577%
Total Not Requested144023%

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