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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $29,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $20,690
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $19,255
Navigation system       1,200
Premium Package       1,300
Convenience Package       970
Navigation system       1,075
Premium Package       1,160
Convenience Package       865
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,470
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,100
Destination 895 895 895 675
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $24,835
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $23,030

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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: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,667
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC175hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$24,835
Adjustments for Features-4,550-4,400-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$25,615$55,235$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$23,030
Adjustments for Features-4,321968-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,164$-5,637$832$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$29,801$0$6,469$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182009
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
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 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$8,050$7,900$7,650$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$4,400$4,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,321968-630

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelClarityOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.1 in
Length192.7 in189.0 in
Width73.9 in71.1 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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