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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,845 $20,690
Base Invoice $28,652 $19,255
Navigation system 2,200 1,200
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system 1,977 1,075
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 2,200 3,470
Options (change) 1,977 3,100
Destination 595 675
Total Price $34,640 $24,835
Total Invoice $31,224 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,445
Model Year20062009
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD175hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/50-17
Total Price$34,640$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,700$24,835
Total Invoice$31,224$23,030
Adjustments for Features-1,7490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,475$23,030

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
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$5,190$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7490

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length188.0 in189.0 in
Width77.5 in71.1 in
Height70.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,264 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		87.6 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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