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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: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelCR-VCR-VOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LTouringEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,145 $31,645 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $26,422 $29,698 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Navigation system 1,500   1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Navigation system 1,404   1,250 1,250 1,250
Premium Package     2,635 2,635 2,635
Options (change) 1,500 0 4,350 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 1,404 0 3,885 3,885 3,885
Destination 880 880 750 750 750
Total Price $30,525 $32,525 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $28,706 $30,578 $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: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,652
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelCR-VCR-VOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LTouringEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7328, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,525$32,525$28,300$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-275-275-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$30,600$28,025$29,925$30,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0$1,900$2,675
Total Invoice$28,706$30,578$26,310$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,810-256-256-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,706$28,768$26,054$27,834$28,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$62$0$1,780$2,504

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelCR-VCR-VOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LTouringEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate $350   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150   
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane keeping assist $400   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
HDMI port$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$4,775$6,700$5,050$5,050$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$275$275$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,810-256-256-837

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelCR-VOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length179.4 in190.7 in
Width71.6 in72.1 in
Height64.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,359 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested67522%
Total Not Requested243078%

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
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested67522%
Total Not Requested243078%

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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested67522%
Total Not Requested233078%

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