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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelRidgelineOptima
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,180 $20,995
Base Invoice $30,961 $19,620
Navigation system 2,350 1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Navigation system 2,124 1,075
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 2,350 3,400
Options (change) 2,124 3,035
Destination 670 695
Total Price $37,200 $25,090
Total Invoice $33,755 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,769
Model Year20092010
ModelRidgelineOptima
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$37,200$25,090
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,295$25,090
Total Invoice$33,755$23,350
Adjustments for Features-2,6360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,119$23,350

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelRidgelineOptima
TrimRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,630$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6360

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelRidgelineOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in107.1 in
Length206.8 in189.0 in
Width76.3 in71.1 in
Height70.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume0.015.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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