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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: $24,990

Kia Optima LX 1.6T   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $24,140 $25,140 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,800 $23,453 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation system 1,700          
Navigation system 1,577          
Options (change) 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 710 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $25,045 $24,990 $25,990 $33,045 $30,790 $36,890
Total Invoice $23,354 $23,650 $24,303 $30,706 $28,715 $34,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,735
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4178hp I4185hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5S7T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,045$24,990$25,990$33,045$30,790$36,890
Adjustments for Features-1700-3,040-5,750-5,365-10,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,875$24,990$22,950$27,295$25,425$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$4,345$2,475$3,625
Total Invoice$23,354$23,650$24,303$30,706$28,715$34,285
Adjustments for Features-1590-2,843-5,343-5,003-9,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,195$23,650$21,460$25,363$23,712$24,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,190$0$3,903$2,252$3,238

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelElementOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125 $125$125
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$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$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150   $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Cargo mat  $40 $40$40
Console with shifter $150$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600  $600$600$600
SD Card slot$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 $250
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass   $0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Fog lights   $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300 $300 $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100 $100$100
Heated front seats   $200  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Removable second row seats$0     
Stain-resistant fabric $100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,345$4,175$7,215$9,925$9,540$14,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0$3,040$5,750$5,365$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-1590-2,843-5,343-5,003-9,587

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,516 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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