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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: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $36,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $26,500
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $24,760
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,465
Destination 895 895 895 750
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $32,250
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $29,975

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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: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,206
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC166hp I4 H
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$32,250
Adjustments for Features-1,850-1,700-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,145$28,315$57,935$32,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$29,975
Adjustments for Features-1,757374-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,728$-6,231$873$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$32,959$0$7,104$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
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 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Speaker lights   $100
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
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$6,725$6,575$6,325$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$1,700$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,757374-220

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelClarityOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.0 in
Length192.7 in190.7 in
Width73.9 in72.1 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested295050%
Total Not Requested290050%

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