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Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,055

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,479

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $1,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelCivicOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,460 $19,100
Base Invoice $16,884 $17,605
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 0 880
Options (change) 0 775
Destination 595 590
Total Price $19,055 $20,570
Total Invoice $17,479 $18,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34
Model Year20062006
ModelCivicOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-15
Total Price$19,055$20,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,055$18,990
Total Invoice$17,479$18,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,479$17,513

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelCivicOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$945$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,457

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelCivicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.7 in185.8 in
Width69.0 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,629 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.6 ft3

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