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Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,337

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,845 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,652 $17,605
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
CD changer, remote   375
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 0 3,775
Options (change) 0 3,142
Destination 595 590
Total Price $32,440 $23,465
Total Invoice $29,247 $21,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,764
Model Year20062006
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD170hp V6
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$32,440$23,465
Adjustments for Features-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$23,465
Total Invoice$29,247$21,337
Adjustments for Features-3,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,101$21,337

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,740$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1460

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.0 in185.8 in
Width77.5 in71.5 in
Height70.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,264 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		87.6 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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