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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: $23,175

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,394

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelCivicOptima
TrimSiEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,405 $19,895
Base Invoice $20,624 $18,510
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 0 3,155
Options (change) 0 2,740
Destination 770 675
Total Price $23,175 $23,725
Total Invoice $21,394 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,368
Model Year20112008
ModelCivicOptima
TrimSiEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$23,175$23,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,175$21,670
Total Invoice$21,394$21,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,394$20,026

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelCivicOptima
TrimSiEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,620$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,899

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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