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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: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPilotOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $29,032 $23,455 $24,760
Navigation system 2,200 1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Limited Package     3,300
Navigation system 1,988 1,250 1,250
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 2,200 4,350 7,650
Options (change) 1,988 3,885 6,822
Destination 670 750 750
Total Price $34,915 $30,200 $34,900
Total Invoice $31,690 $28,090 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,527
Model Year200820122012
ModelPilotOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,915$30,200$34,900
Adjustments for Features-800-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,835$30,200$32,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575
Total Invoice$31,690$28,090$32,332
Adjustments for Features-730-1,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,617$28,090$30,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,273

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820122012
ModelPilotOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,505$6,425$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-730-1,969

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
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 Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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