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Honda Element vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Honda Element vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,250 Kia Optima LX | ||||||
| Difference: $1,505 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,495 Kia Optima LX | ||||||
| Difference: $587 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Element | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SC | LX | EX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,385 | $23,270 | $19,200 | $22,700 | $24,700 | $26,200 |
| Base Invoice | $20,835 | $21,656 | $18,800 | $21,210 | $23,080 | $24,480 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,700 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Convenience Package | 600 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 2,150 | 2,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,577 | 1,577 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,410 | 1,785 | 1,785 | 1,785 | ||
| Convenience Package | 535 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,010 | 1,920 | 1,790 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,700 | 1,700 | 3,300 | 4,250 | 4,150 | 4,000 |
| Options (change) | 1,577 | 1,577 | 2,945 | 3,795 | 3,705 | 3,575 |
| Destination | 670 | 670 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $24,755 | $25,640 | $23,250 | $27,700 | $29,600 | $30,950 |
| Total Invoice | $23,082 | $23,903 | $22,495 | $25,755 | $27,535 | $28,805 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,485 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,373 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Element | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SC | LX | EX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | M5 | M6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | 270, 7 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 | 205/65-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $24,755 | $25,640 | $23,250 | $27,700 | $29,600 | $30,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -850 | 0 | -80 | -6,280 | -6,130 | -6,905 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,905 | $25,640 | $23,170 | $21,420 | $23,470 | $24,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,735 | $1,750 | $0 | $2,050 | $2,625 |
| Total Invoice | $23,082 | $23,903 | $22,495 | $25,755 | $27,535 | $28,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | -793 | 0 | -77 | -5,839 | -5,702 | -6,426 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,289 | $23,903 | $22,418 | $19,916 | $21,833 | $22,379 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,614 | $2,502 | $0 | $1,917 | $2,463 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Element | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SC | LX | EX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $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 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 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 | ||||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $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 | $3,195 | $2,345 | $2,425 | $8,625 | $8,475 | $9,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $850 | $0 | $80 | $6,280 | $6,130 | $6,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -793 | 0 | -77 | -5,839 | -5,702 | -6,426 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Element | Optima |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,434 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 48% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 2400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 2400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 2300 | 100% |
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