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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelPilotOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,605 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,463 $25,023 $33,481
Navigation system 1,000    
Technology Package   4,800  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Remote start   425 425
Navigation system 912    
Technology Package   4,380  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 1,000 8,710 825
Options (change) 912 7,908 686
Destination 940 895 895
Total Price $38,545 $36,460 $37,810
Total Invoice $35,315 $33,826 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,626
Model Year201720172017
ModelPilotOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,545$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,545$35,235$35,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$35,315$33,826$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-1,137-1,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,315$32,689$33,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$426

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172017
ModelPilotOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,690$8,915$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,137-1,947

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.4 in
Length194.5 in191.1 in
Width78.6 in73.2 in
Height69.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested100019%
Total Not Requested415081%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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