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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: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $39,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $26,800
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $25,040
Navigation system       1,400
Premium Package       2,950
Limited Package       3,350
Navigation system       1,250
Premium Package       2,635
Limited Package       3,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,135
Destination 895 895 895 800
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $35,300
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $32,975

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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: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,514
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC274hp I4
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$35,300
Adjustments for Features-450-300-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,545$29,715$59,335$35,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$32,975
Adjustments for Features-42766-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,058$-6,539$894$32,975
Cost Above Minimum$34,597$0$7,433$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSX
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
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights   $100
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,225$7,075$6,825$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$300$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-42766-10

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182013
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.3,224 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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested213070%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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