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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $52

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelElementElementOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $19,255 $19,665
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,200 1,200
5-speed automatic   800    
Premium Package     1,300 1,300
Convenience Package     970 800
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,075 1,075
5-speed automatic   742    
Premium Package     1,160 1,160
Convenience Package     865 715
Options (change) 1,700 2,500 3,470 3,300
Options (change) 1,577 2,319 3,100 2,950
Destination 670 670 675 675
Total Price $24,755 $26,440 $24,835 $25,115
Total Invoice $23,082 $24,645 $23,030 $23,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,163
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelElementElementOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,755$26,440$24,835$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,355-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,755$26,390$21,480$22,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0$580
Total Invoice$23,082$24,645$23,030$23,290
Adjustments for Features0-47-3,111-2,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,082$24,598$19,919$20,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,516$0$538

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelElementElementOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Sunshade, rear  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,670$2,720$6,025$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,355$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-3,111-2,833

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
ModelElementOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in107.1 in
Length169.9 in189.0 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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