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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: $30,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,958

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelPilotOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $29,032 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Navigation system 2,200          
Premium Package   3,300     3,300  
Technology Package   2,400 2,350   2,400  
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50
Premium Tech Package       4,600    
Navigation system 1,988          
Premium Package   3,060     3,060  
Technology Package   2,230 2,185   2,230  
Cargo net   42 42 42 42 42
Premium Tech Package       4,270    
Options (change) 2,200 5,750 2,400 4,650 5,750 50
Options (change) 1,988 5,332 2,227 4,312 5,332 42
Destination 670 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $34,915 $30,765 $35,375 $31,265 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $31,690 $28,958 $32,867 $29,270 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,659
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelPilotOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,915$30,765$35,375$31,265$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-985-1,935-1,260-1,960-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$29,780$33,440$30,005$32,315$33,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285
Total Invoice$31,690$28,958$32,867$29,270$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-927-1,798-1,180-1,834-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$28,031$31,069$28,090$30,243$30,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,038$59$2,212$2,881

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelPilotOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Heated steering wheel $100$100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$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$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25     
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Floor mats$75     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,840$7,825$8,775$8,100$8,800$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985$1,935$1,260$1,960$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-927-1,798-1,180-1,834-3,095

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length188.0 in190.7 in
Width77.5 in72.1 in
Height70.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.3 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested297588%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested110024%
Total Not Requested345076%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested287588%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

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