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Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelAccordOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,605 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $23,213 $23,455 $24,760
3.5L V6 2,300    
5-speed automatic 800    
Navigation system 2,200 1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Limited Package     3,300
3.5L V6 2,078    
5-speed automatic 723    
Navigation system 1,989 1,250 1,250
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 5,300 4,350 7,650
Options (change) 4,790 3,885 6,822
Destination 670 750 750
Total Price $31,575 $30,200 $34,900
Total Invoice $28,673 $28,090 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,964
Model Year200920122012
ModelAccordOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,575$30,200$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,485-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$28,715$31,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575
Total Invoice$28,673$28,090$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,381-3,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,673$26,709$28,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,279

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920122012
ModelAccordOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,775$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,381-3,344

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelAccordOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.0 in
Length194.1 in190.7 in
Width72.7 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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 seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

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