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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: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,479

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $3,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelCivicOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,460 $19,895
Base Invoice $16,884 $18,510
Premium Package   1,300
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package   1,160
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 0 2,305
Options (change) 0 2,000
Destination 595 675
Total Price $19,055 $22,875
Total Invoice $17,479 $21,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $599
Model Year20062008
ModelCivicOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$19,055$22,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,055$19,520
Total Invoice$17,479$21,185
Adjustments for Features0-3,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,479$18,078

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelCivicOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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$595$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,107

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelCivicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length176.7 in186.4 in
Width69.0 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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