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Honda Element vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,395

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018201820182018
ModelElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $22,500 $24,300 $25,995 $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $21,344 $21,739 $22,949 $24,350 $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 895 895 895 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $23,745 $23,395 $25,195 $26,890 $24,395 $26,495 $31,885 $31,186 $31,395
Total Invoice $22,154 $22,634 $23,844 $25,245 $23,547 $24,797 $29,647 $28,719 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,541
Model Year201120182018201820182018201820182018
ModelElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4185hp I4178hp I4154hp I4 H185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6S7T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/65-16205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,745$23,395$25,195$26,890$24,395$26,495$31,885$31,186$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-1,155-1,705-2,455-4,470-5,005-4,855-8,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$21,865$24,040$25,185$21,940$22,025$26,880$26,331$22,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$3,320$75$160$5,015$4,466$1,010
Total Invoice$22,154$22,634$23,844$25,245$23,547$24,797$29,647$28,719$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-1,093-1,601-2,370-4,184-4,654-4,471-7,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$21,154$22,751$23,644$21,177$20,613$24,993$24,248$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$541$2,138$3,031$564$0$4,380$3,635$717

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120182018201820182018201820182018
ModelElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900        
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
7-speed automated manual  $1200      
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250 $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125 $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  $200$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100$100  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250$250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150       $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40  $40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150        
Overhead console storage compartments$100        
Rear seat pass-through   $100     
Removable cooler console$175        
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0        
Rear air vents     $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175        
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack       $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger       $0 
Automatic start / stop   $150  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)        $0
Body kit   $0  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275        
Laminated front side windows  $200 $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Panoramic sunroof        $1200
Rear spoiler    $200   $200
Skid plate (one)$50        
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125        
HD radio      $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50        
Navigation system      $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250 
Traffic information      $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25 $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  $100$100 
Fog lights    $125   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting        $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $25$25 
LED headlights        $1000
Power-folding mirrors     $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights        $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10        
Visor mirror, passenger$10        
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats        $300
Floor mats     $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats     $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75        
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals        $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat        $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Removable second row seats$0        
Stain-resistant fabric $100 $100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels        $350
Performance steering system (optional)        $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$3,120$4,650$4,275$4,825$5,575$7,590$8,125$7,975$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530$1,155$1,705$2,455$4,470$5,005$4,855$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,480-1,093-1,601-2,370-4,184-4,654-4,471-7,945

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelElementOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.4 in
Length169.9 in191.1 in
Width71.6 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.9 ft3

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