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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: $27,695

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $8,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelCivicOptima
TrimTouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $31,990
Technology Package   3,000
Remote start   425
Technology Package   2,727
Remote start   353
Options (change) 0 3,425
Options (change) 0 3,080
Destination 895 925
Total Price $27,695 $36,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Civic Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,086
Model Year20182019
ModelCivicOptima
TrimTouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,695$36,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,695$33,525

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182019
ModelCivicOptima
TrimTouringSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,175$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-310

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182019
ModelCivicOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width70.8 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,850 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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