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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelPilotOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,845 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $28,652 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Navigation system 2,200 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,977 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 2,200 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 1,977 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 595 800 800 800
Total Price $34,640 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $31,224 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,570
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelPilotOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,640$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-135-685-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$28,665$31,265$31,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$2,970
Total Invoice$31,224$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-126-637-1,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,224$26,654$29,088$29,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,434$2,668

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelPilotOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small   $5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,190$7,325$7,875$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135$685$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-126-637-1,033

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length188.0 in190.7 in
Width77.5 in72.1 in
Height70.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested273087%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested263087%

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