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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: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $8,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelPilotOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,760 $25,100 $26,500
Navigation system 1,000 1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Navigation system 912 1,250 1,250
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Options (change) 1,000 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 912 3,885 3,885
Destination 975 750 750
Total Price $38,735 $30,200 $31,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,326
Model Year201820122012
ModelPilotOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,735$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features-2,5300-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,205$30,200$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820122012
ModelPilotOptimaOptima
TrimEX-LEX TurboSX
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  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,605$5,075$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1230-581

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length194.5 in190.7 in
Width78.6 in72.1 in
Height69.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		46.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.9 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested62520%
Total Not Requested248080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested238079%

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