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Kia Sorento vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,340

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $8,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,105

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $8,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelSorentoSorentoRDX
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $35,800
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $33,995
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,300    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125  
Remote start 350 350  
AWD 1,700 1,700 1,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Advance Package     6,700
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,945    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100  
Remote start 280 280  
AWD 1,610 1,595 1,421
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Advance Package     6,347
Options (change) 7,590 3,790 8,200
Options (change) 6,815 3,410 7,768
Destination 800 800 975
Total Price $36,340 $37,740 $44,975
Total Invoice $34,105 $35,335 $42,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,730
Model Year201220122018
ModelSorentoSorentoRDX
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,340$37,740$44,975
Adjustments for Features0-665-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$37,075$41,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$34,105$35,335$42,738
Adjustments for Features0-623-2,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,105$34,712$39,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$607$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201220122018
ModelSorentoSorentoRDX
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50 $50
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,900$7,565$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-2,903

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122018
ModelSorentoRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length183.9 in184.4 in
Width74.2 in73.7 in
Height67.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested112596%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190055%
Total Not Requested155045%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested242539%
Total Not Requested374061%

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