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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: $19,720

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElementOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $17,495 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $16,510 $19,255 $19,665
5-speed automatic 800 800      
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,455    
Floor mats     95    
5-speed automatic 742 742      
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200    
Floor mats     75    
Options (change) 800 800 1,550 0 0
Options (change) 742 742 1,275 0 0
Destination 670 670 675 675 675
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $19,720 $21,365 $21,815
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $18,460 $19,930 $20,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,476
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElementOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$22,460$24,245$19,720$21,365$21,815
Adjustments for Features-150-3750-2,780-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,310$23,870$19,720$18,585$19,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$1,135$0$825
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$18,460$19,930$20,340
Adjustments for Features-140-3500-2,593-2,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,813$22,259$18,460$17,337$18,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$1,123$0$761

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElementOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,495$2,120$4,900$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$375$0$2,780$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-3500-2,593-2,242

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelElementOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in107.1 in
Length169.3 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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