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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: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $35,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptimaOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $27,865 $33,435
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Options (change) 0 0 0 350 350
Options (change) 0 0 0 291 291
Destination 895 895 895 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $31,140 $37,240
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $29,006 $34,576

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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: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,070
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptimaOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$31,140$37,240
Adjustments for Features-2,610-2,460-2,2100-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,385$27,555$57,175$31,140$32,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$1,150
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$29,006$34,576
Adjustments for Features-2,479541-330-4,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,006$-6,064$862$29,006$29,980
Cost Above Minimum$32,070$0$6,926$0$974

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelClarityClarityClarityOptimaOptima
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSXSX Limited
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 $850
Cruise control   $150 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 $200
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
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
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250  
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,950$6,800$6,550$4,340$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$2,460$2,210$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,479541-330-4,596

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
ModelClarityOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length192.7 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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