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Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,785

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $4,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelInsightOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $16,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,098 $15,245 $17,605
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795 795
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710 710
Options (change) 0 795 795
Options (change) 0 710 710
Destination 670 590 590
Total Price $21,970 $17,785 $20,485
Total Invoice $20,768 $16,545 $18,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,142
Model Year201020062006
ModelInsightOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15205/60-15205/60-15
Total Price$21,970$17,785$20,485
Adjustments for Features-3,1950-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,775$17,785$16,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$20,768$16,545$18,905
Adjustments for Features-3,0200-3,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,748$16,545$15,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020062006
ModelInsightOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,895$700$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$0$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0200-3,299

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102006
ModelInsightOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length172.3 in185.8 in
Width66.7 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft313.6 ft3

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