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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: $24,580

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,439

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelInsightOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,065 $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $21,012 $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Navigation system 1,725   1,400 1,400 1,400
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   1,500      
Technology Package   2,700      
Convenience Package   600      
Premium Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Navigation system 1,637   1,250 1,250 1,250
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   970      
Technology Package   2,410      
Convenience Package   535      
Premium Package     2,635 2,635 2,635
Options (change) 1,725 4,800 4,350 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 1,637 3,915 3,885 3,885 3,885
Destination 790 750 750 750 750
Total Price $24,580 $25,050 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $23,439 $23,760 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,666
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelInsightOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,580$25,050$28,300$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-830-4,880-4,880-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$24,220$23,420$25,320$26,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0$1,900$2,675
Total Invoice$23,439$23,760$26,310$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-787-4,537-4,539-5,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,439$22,973$21,773$23,551$24,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$1,778$2,501

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelInsightOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXLXEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Temporary spare tire$150  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
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    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$1,995$2,825$6,875$6,875$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830$4,880$4,880$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-787-4,537-4,539-5,121

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelInsightOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.0 in
Length172.3 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in72.1 in
Height56.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112565%
Total Not Requested60035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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