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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212013
ModelPilotPilotOptima
TrimEX-LTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,660 $43,220 $26,800
Navigation system 1,000   1,400
Premium Package     2,950
Navigation system 912   1,250
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 1,000 0 4,350
Options (change) 912 0 3,885
Destination 1,225 1,225 800
Total Price $40,885 $44,445 $31,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,699
Model Year202120212013
ModelPilotPilotOptima
TrimEX-LTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7540, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$40,885$44,445$31,950
Adjustments for Features-2,355-7,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,530$37,240$31,950
Cost Above Minimum$1,290$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202120212013
ModelPilotPilotOptima
TrimEX-LTouringSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
HDMI port $25 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,005$12,855$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$7,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-123-1990

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212013
ModelPilotOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.0 in
Length196.5 in190.7 in
Width78.6 in72.1 in
Height70.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,982 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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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 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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested218072%

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