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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: $20,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,970

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelInsightOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,965 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,917 $17,605
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 0 880
Options (change) 0 775
Destination 790 590
Total Price $22,755 $20,570
Total Invoice $21,707 $18,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,479
Model Year20122006
ModelInsightOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15205/60-15
Total Price$22,755$20,570
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,485$20,570
Total Invoice$21,707$18,970
Adjustments for Features-2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,449$18,970

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelInsightOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $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 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,470$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2580

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
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 Weight2,748 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 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft313.6 ft3

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