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Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $38,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Universal garage door opener       350 350 350
Technology Package       5,000 5,250 3,000
Universal garage door opener       291 291 291
Technology Package       4,618 4,831 2,727
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,350 5,600 3,350
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,909 5,122 3,018
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $37,235 $36,786 $34,745
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $34,556 $33,841 $32,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,296
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$37,235$36,786$34,745
Adjustments for Features-400-2500-2,475-2,175-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,765$59,385$34,760$34,611$32,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$2,755$2,606$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$34,556$33,841$32,293
Adjustments for Features-380550-2,297-2,001-2,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$-6,550$895$32,259$31,840$29,746
Cost Above Minimum$34,655$0$7,445$2,513$2,094$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125$125
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack    $0 
17 kWh battery pack$0     
26 kWh battery pack $0    
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500    
Automatic start / stop$150  $150$150 
Regeneration paddles$100$100    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Laminated rear side windows  $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0   
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Tachometer   $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300 $300
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250   
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  $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$4,000$3,850$3,600$6,075$5,775$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$250$0$2,475$2,175$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-380550-2,297-2,001-2,547

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelClarityOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length192.7 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested285048%
Total Not Requested312552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested270046%
Total Not Requested312554%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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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