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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: $29,195

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,218

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelPilotPilotOptima
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,020 $39,670 $25,600
Base Invoice $32,017 $36,258 $23,902
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package     2,300
Cargo net     50
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Package     2,088
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 0 0 2,700
Options (change) 0 0 2,421
Destination 830 830 895
Total Price $35,850 $40,500 $29,195
Total Invoice $32,847 $37,088 $27,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,800
Model Year201320132018
ModelPilotPilotOptima
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6185hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,850$40,500$29,195
Adjustments for Features-905-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,945$36,885$29,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$0
Total Invoice$32,847$37,088$27,218
Adjustments for Features-829-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,018$33,778$27,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132018
ModelPilotPilotOptima
TrimEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Media drive $15 
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,545$9,255$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-829-3,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in110.4 in
Length191.4 in191.1 in
Width78.5 in73.2 in
Height71.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested50022%
Total Not Requested175078%

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