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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: $27,690

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,769

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $4,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCivicOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $32,195
Base Invoice $22,479 $29,856
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Navigation system 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,111  
Navigation system 1,389  
Options (change) 2,700 0
Options (change) 2,500 0
Destination 790 850
Total Price $27,690 $33,045
Total Invoice $25,769 $30,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $704
Model Year20122016
ModelCivicOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)44/44 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17
Total Price$27,690$33,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,690$28,490
Total Invoice$25,769$30,706
Adjustments for Features0-4,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,769$26,473

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
ModelCivicOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,233

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
ModelCivicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length177.3 in191.1 in
Width69.0 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,864 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.9 ft3

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