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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: $35,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,760 $30,500
Navigation system 1,000  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Navigation system 912  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 1,000 3,825
Options (change) 912 3,413
Destination 975 895
Total Price $38,735 $35,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,035
Model Year20182018
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,735$35,220
Adjustments for Features0-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,735$34,395

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
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
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,365$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-766

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested155050%

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