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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: $22,820

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $27,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $19,895
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $18,510
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Rear spoiler       200
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,990
Destination 895 895 895 675
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $22,820
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $21,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,487
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC162hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$22,820
Adjustments for Features-6,025-5,875-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,970$24,140$53,760$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$21,175
Adjustments for Features-5,7221,293-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,763$-5,312$810$21,175
Cost Above Minimum$28,075$0$6,122$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0   
26 kWh battery pack $0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500  
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regeneration paddles$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,675$8,525$8,275$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$5,875$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7221,293-850

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelClarityOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.1 in
Length192.7 in186.4 in
Width73.9 in71.1 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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