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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: $24,965

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,031

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $1,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelCivicOptimaOptima
TrimSiEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,255 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $20,487 $19,620 $20,370
Navigation system 2,000 1,200 1,200
2.7L V6   1,000 1,000
Premium Package   2,200 2,000
Navigation system 1,834 1,075 1,075
2.7L V6   940 930
Premium Package   1,960 1,790
Options (change) 2,000 4,400 4,200
Options (change) 1,834 3,975 3,795
Destination 710 695 695
Total Price $24,965 $26,090 $26,870
Total Invoice $23,031 $24,290 $24,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $840
Model Year201020102010
ModelCivicOptimaOptima
TrimSiEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4194hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,965$26,090$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,965$23,835$24,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$23,031$24,290$24,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,099-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,031$22,191$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$629

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102010
ModelCivicOptimaOptima
TrimSiEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,770$4,025$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,099-2,040

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010
ModelCivicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length176.7 in189.0 in
Width69.0 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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