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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPilotOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $29,032 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Navigation system 2,200      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Navigation system 1,988      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 2,200 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 1,988 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 670 750 750 750
Total Price $34,915 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $31,690 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,911
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPilotOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD200hp I4274hp I4166hp 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)235/70-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,915$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-180-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,735$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$31,690$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-163-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,527$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPilotOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXEX TurboHybrid
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$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
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
Leather door panel trim$250   
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
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   
Total Value of Features$6,655$6,625$6,475$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
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.3,207 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Total Requested190032%
Total Not Requested395068%

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