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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: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptima
TrimRTL-TEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,930 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,847 $23,455 $24,760
Navigation system   1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Navigation system   1,250 1,250
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Options (change) 0 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 0 3,885 3,885
Destination 940 750 750
Total Price $36,870 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $33,787 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,753
Model Year201720122012
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptima
TrimRTL-TEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,870$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,135-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,870$29,065$29,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$33,787$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,056-1,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,787$27,034$27,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$724

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720122012
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptima
TrimRTL-TEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Dual-action tailgate$200  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear defrost $200$200
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,450$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,135$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,056-1,637

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172012
ModelRidgelineOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in110.0 in
Length210.0 in190.7 in
Width78.6 in72.1 in
Height70.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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 radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested263085%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

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