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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,760 $19,895
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 0 4,555
Options (change) 0 3,990
Destination 975 675
Total Price $37,735 $25,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,307
Model Year20182008
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$37,735$25,125
Adjustments for Features-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$25,125

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelPilotOptima
TrimEX-LEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$6,480$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1070

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in107.1 in
Length194.5 in186.4 in
Width78.6 in71.1 in
Height69.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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