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Honda CR-V vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,870

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelCR-VOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $23,724 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Navigation system 1,700 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Limited Package       3,300
Navigation system 1,577 1,250 1,250 1,250
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635
Limited Package       2,937
Options (change) 1,700 4,350 4,350 7,650
Options (change) 1,577 3,885 3,885 6,822
Destination 670 750 750 750
Total Price $27,870 $28,300 $30,200 $34,900
Total Invoice $25,971 $26,310 $28,090 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $805
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelCR-VOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,870$28,300$30,200$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-1,230-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,870$27,070$28,970$31,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$4,475
Total Invoice$25,971$26,310$28,090$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,144-1,144-3,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,971$25,166$26,946$29,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$4,058

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelCR-VOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,395$5,625$5,625$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230$1,230$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,144-1,144-3,108

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelCR-VOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length177.9 in190.7 in
Width71.6 in72.1 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%
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%

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