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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $405

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $21,350 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $21,067 $20,400 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Navigation system 1,700   1,400 1,400  
Technology Package   2,700      
Convenience Package   600      
Premium Package     2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,577   1,250 1,250  
Technology Package   2,410      
Convenience Package   535      
Premium Package     2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 1,700 3,300 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 1,577 2,945 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 710 800 800 800 800
Total Price $25,045 $25,450 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $23,354 $24,145 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,530
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/65-16215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$25,045$25,450$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-5,330-5,955-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$24,195$23,470$25,995$26,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$2,525$2,970
Total Invoice$23,354$24,145$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,191-4,956-5,540-5,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$22,954$21,824$24,185$24,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0$2,361$2,682

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Rear seat pass-through    $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    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive, small    $5
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors  $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    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,820$4,075$8,150$8,775$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$5,330$5,955$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,191-4,956-5,540-5,849

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102013
ModelElementOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.0 in
Length169.9 in190.7 in
Width71.6 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,224 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
25.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested293094%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

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