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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: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelRidgelineRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLSEEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,155 $37,505 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,140 $34,283 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Navigation system 2,350        
Technology Package     2,000 2,000  
Premium Package     2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package         5,000
Navigation system 2,143        
Technology Package     1,785 1,785  
Premium Package     2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package         4,465
Options (change) 2,350 0 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 2,143 0 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 830 830 750 750 750
Total Price $38,335 $38,335 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $35,113 $35,113 $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: $9,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,462
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelRidgelineRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLSEEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$38,335$38,335$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-1,130-1,130-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,205$37,205$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$35,113$35,113$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,035-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,078$34,078$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelRidgelineRidgelineOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimRTLSEEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power sliding rear window$250$250   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Dual-action tailgate$200$200   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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$350   
Total Value of Features$6,755$6,755$5,775$5,625$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$1,130$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,035-1,035-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142011
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested205035%
Total Not Requested380065%

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