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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,730 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $31,458 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Navigation system 2,350 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 2,124 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 2,350 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 2,124 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 810 800 800 800
Total Price $37,890 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $34,392 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,632
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6200hp I4274hp I4159hp 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)245/60-18215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,890$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-1,0800-625-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,810$28,800$31,325$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$2,970
Total Invoice$34,392$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-9800-581-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,412$26,780$29,144$29,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,364$2,667

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLEXSXHybrid EX
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $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 
911 assist $25$25$25
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250   
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small   $5
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,580$6,500$7,125$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$0$625$980
Value of Feature Adjustments-9800-581-908

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112013
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.3,224 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested273087%

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
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested263087%

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