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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: $3,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $38,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptimaOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $25,763 $32,963
Technology Package       2,300  
Premium Package       3,300  
Technology Package       2,129  
Premium Package       3,059  
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,600 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,188 0
Destination 895 895 895 800 800
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $31,751 $33,763

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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: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,273
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptimaOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features-525-375-1250-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$29,640$59,260$33,900$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$850
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features-49983-20-1,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,986$-6,522$893$31,751$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$34,508$0$7,415$0$749

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptimaOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel    $100
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$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  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
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$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100
Tachometer   $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$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$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,000$6,850$6,600$6,475$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$375$125$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-49983-20-1,263

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelClarityOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.0 in
Length192.7 in190.7 in
Width73.9 in72.1 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested92528%
Total Not Requested235072%

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