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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: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelAccordAccordOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LTouringEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $33,430 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,609 $30,567 $23,455 $24,760
3.5L V6 2,075      
Navigation system 2,000   1,400 1,400
Premium Package     2,950 2,950
3.5L V6 1,893      
Navigation system 1,824   1,250 1,250
Premium Package     2,635 2,635
Options (change) 4,075 0 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 3,717 0 3,885 3,885
Destination 790 790 750 750
Total Price $32,860 $34,220 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $30,116 $31,357 $28,090 $29,395

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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: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,491
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelAccordAccordOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LTouringEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V6278hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG21/34 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,860$34,220$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-595-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$32,770$29,605$30,380
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0$775
Total Invoice$30,116$31,357$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,329-553-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,116$30,028$27,537$28,260
Cost Above Minimum$88$0$0$723

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelAccordAccordOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LTouringEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
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 seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,755$5,205$4,350$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$595$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329-553-1,135

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelAccordOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length191.4 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,554 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested228073%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested218073%

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