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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: $28,805

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $6,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelCivicOptimaOptima
TrimTouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,850 $29,940 $36,040
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Options (change) 0 4,800 0
Options (change) 0 4,380 0
Destination 955 850 850
Total Price $28,805 $35,590 $36,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,034
Model Year202020162016
ModelCivicOptimaOptima
TrimTouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,805$35,590$36,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,265-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$33,325$34,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020162016
ModelCivicOptimaOptima
TrimTouringSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,850$7,115$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,106-2,384

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202016
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 Weight2,918 lb.3,220 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

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested190038%
Total Not Requested310062%

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