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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: $20,250 Kia Optima LX | ||||||
| Difference: $3,495 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,845 Kia Optima LX | ||||||
| Difference: $2,309 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | EX | LX | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,935 | $19,500 | $23,200 | $25,100 | $26,500 | $25,700 |
| Base Invoice | $21,344 | $19,095 | $21,675 | $23,455 | $24,760 | $24,020 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 810 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $20,250 | $23,950 | $25,850 | $27,250 | $26,450 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $19,845 | $22,425 | $24,205 | $25,510 | $24,770 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,571 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | EX | LX | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H |
| Transmission | A5 | M6 | T6 | 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 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 205/65-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 205/65-16 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $20,250 | $23,950 | $25,850 | $27,250 | $26,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,520 | 0 | -4,550 | -4,550 | -5,275 | -3,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,225 | $20,250 | $19,400 | $21,300 | $21,975 | $23,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $850 | $0 | $1,900 | $2,575 | $3,900 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $19,845 | $22,425 | $24,205 | $25,510 | $24,770 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,418 | 0 | -4,260 | -4,260 | -4,938 | -2,950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,736 | $19,845 | $18,165 | $19,945 | $20,572 | $21,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,680 | $0 | $1,780 | $2,407 | $3,655 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | EX | LX | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote keyless entry | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $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 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,495 | $1,975 | $6,525 | $6,525 | $7,250 | $5,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,520 | $0 | $4,550 | $4,550 | $5,275 | $3,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,418 | 0 | -4,260 | -4,260 | -4,938 | -2,950 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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 | 3,516 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 |
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