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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelAccordOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,655 $19,895
Base Invoice $25,299 $18,510
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 0 3,350
Options (change) 0 2,990
Destination 790 675
Total Price $28,445 $23,920
Total Invoice $26,089 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,809
Model Year20122008
ModelAccordOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,445$23,920
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,330$23,920
Total Invoice$26,089$22,175
Adjustments for Features-1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,984$22,175

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelAccordOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,090$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1050

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelAccordOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length194.1 in186.4 in
Width72.7 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,205 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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