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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: $25,640

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $2,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelElementOptimaOptima
TrimSCSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $21,656 $25,023 $33,481
Navigation system 1,700    
Navigation system 1,577    
Options (change) 1,700 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 0 0
Destination 670 895 895
Total Price $25,640 $27,750 $36,985
Total Invoice $23,903 $25,918 $34,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,740
Model Year200920172017
ModelElementOptimaOptima
TrimSCSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,640$27,750$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-4,020-12,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$23,730$24,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985
Total Invoice$23,903$25,918$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-3,755-11,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$22,163$22,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$809

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920172017
ModelElementOptimaOptima
TrimSCSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,945$6,965$15,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,020$12,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,755-11,404

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,434 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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