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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: $19,165

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,020

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $3,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelInsightOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,965 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $20,917 $15,810 $18,510
Appearance Package   1,000  
Stability control   650 650
Floor mats   85  
Appearance Package   890  
Stability control   580 580
Floor mats   65  
Options (change) 0 1,735 650
Options (change) 0 1,535 580
Destination 790 675 675
Total Price $22,755 $19,165 $21,220
Total Invoice $21,707 $18,020 $19,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,164
Model Year201220082008
ModelInsightOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,755$19,165$21,220
Adjustments for Features-1,7450-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,010$19,165$18,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$21,707$18,020$19,765
Adjustments for Features-1,6650-2,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,042$18,020$16,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,142$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220082008
ModelInsightOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,670$925$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6650-2,887

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelInsightOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.1 in
Length172.3 in186.4 in
Width66.7 in71.1 in
Height56.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.5 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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