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Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,490 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,328 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Sunroof 1,150      
Navigation system 2,000      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Sunroof 1,013      
Navigation system 1,818      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 3,150 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 2,831 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 595 750 750 750
Total Price $35,235 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $31,754 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,055
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,235$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-60-60-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,235$27,640$29,540$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$3,775
Total Invoice$31,754$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-56-56-776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,754$25,699$27,479$29,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$3,500

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Dual-action tailgate$200   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic information $25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,850$5,850$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60$60$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56-56-776

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelRidgelineOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in110.0 in
Length206.8 in190.7 in
Width76.3 in72.1 in
Height70.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume0.015.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested190032%
Total Not Requested395068%

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