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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: $19,950

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,550

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelElementElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCLXEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $19,200 $22,700 $24,700 $26,200
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $18,800 $21,210 $23,080 $24,480
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 750 750 750 750
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $19,950 $23,450 $25,450 $26,950
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $19,550 $21,960 $23,830 $25,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,377
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelElementElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCLXEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$19,950$23,450$25,450$26,950
Adjustments for Features-420-6450-4,825-4,675-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,240$22,800$19,950$18,625$20,775$21,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$1,325$0$2,150$2,775
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$19,550$21,960$23,830$25,230
Adjustments for Features-392-6020-4,518-4,377-5,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,819$21,265$19,550$17,442$19,453$20,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$2,108$0$2,011$2,592

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelElementElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCLXEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225$225 $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler     $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100$100
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75 $75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals     $75
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$1,845$2,070$1,425$6,250$6,100$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$645$0$4,825$4,675$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-392-6020-4,518-4,377-5,196

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelElementOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.0 in
Length169.3 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.4 ft3

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