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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,490 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $28,328 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Sunroof 1,150        
Navigation system 2,000 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium Technology Package         5,350
Sunroof 1,013        
Navigation system 1,818 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Premium Technology Package         4,780
Options (change) 3,150 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 2,831 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780
Destination 595 750 750 750 750
Total Price $35,235 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $31,754 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,593
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,235$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-160-160-710-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,235$28,140$30,040$30,890$30,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,750$2,675
Total Invoice$31,754$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-149-149-660-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,754$26,161$27,941$28,735$28,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,574$2,474

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100
Power sliding rear window$250    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$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$200
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Traffic information $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75    
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$6,950$6,950$7,500$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$160$710$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-149-149-660-915

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested215033%
Total Not Requested430567%

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