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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: $21,875

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,389

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $1,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelCivicOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $19,554 $19,255 $19,665
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Options (change) 0 2,270 2,100
Options (change) 0 2,025 1,875
Destination 835 675 675
Total Price $21,875 $23,635 $23,915
Total Invoice $20,389 $21,955 $22,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $501
Model Year201620092009
ModelCivicOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/41 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$21,875$23,635$23,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,875$21,410$21,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$20,389$21,955$22,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,067-1,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,389$19,888$20,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620092009
ModelCivicOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,150$4,375$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,067-1,788

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162009
ModelCivicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length182.3 in189.0 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

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