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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelCR-VOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,845 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $24,971 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Navigation system 2,000 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Navigation system 1,855 1,250 1,250 1,250
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635
Options (change) 2,000 4,350 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 1,855 3,885 3,885 3,885
Destination 810 750 750 750
Total Price $29,655 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $27,636 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395

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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: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,442
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelCR-VOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp 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$29,655$28,300$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,200-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$27,100$29,000$29,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675
Total Invoice$27,636$26,310$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-1,116-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,636$25,194$26,974$27,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,503

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201220122012
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 shelf, height-adjustable$100   
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   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
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
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 seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,750$5,750$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,200$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-1,116-1,698

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelCR-VOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length179.3 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested268086%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested268086%

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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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