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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: $20,670

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,920

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelElementElementOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $24,320 $16,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,629 $15,245 $17,605
2.7L V6     1,550 1,300
4-speed shiftable automatic     1,250  
Floor mats     85 85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795 795
2.7L V6     1,150 1,020
4-speed shiftable automatic     1,160  
Floor mats     65 65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710 710
Options (change) 0 0 3,680 2,180
Options (change) 0 0 3,085 1,795
Destination 710 710 590 590
Total Price $23,345 $25,030 $20,670 $21,870
Total Invoice $21,777 $23,339 $18,920 $19,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,238
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelElementElementOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,345$25,030$20,670$21,870
Adjustments for Features-1,795-1,8450-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,550$23,185$20,670$19,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$1,125$0
Total Invoice$21,777$23,339$18,920$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,674-1,7200-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,103$21,619$18,920$17,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,516$1,055$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelElementElementOptimaOptima
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote keyless entry$225$225 $225
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,595$3,645$1,800$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$1,845$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,674-1,7200-2,125

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102006
ModelElementOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in185.8 in
Width71.6 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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