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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,845 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,652 $18,510
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 0 2,150
Options (change) 0 1,900
Destination 595 675
Total Price $32,440 $22,720
Total Invoice $29,247 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,278
Model Year20062008
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD162hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/60-16
Total Price$32,440$22,720
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$22,720
Total Invoice$29,247$21,085
Adjustments for Features-1,8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,363$21,085

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,765$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8840

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length188.0 in186.4 in
Width77.5 in71.1 in
Height70.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,264 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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