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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptima
TrimRTL-TSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $32,984 $25,920 $33,140
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 0 5,700 0
Options (change) 0 5,290 0
Destination 940 825 825
Total Price $37,020 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $33,924 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,823
Model Year201820152015
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptima
TrimRTL-TSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,020$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,135-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$31,090$31,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$33,924$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,934-4,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,924$29,101$29,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820152015
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptima
TrimRTL-TSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear defrost $200$200
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,615$6,750$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,135$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,934-4,194

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182015
ModelRidgelineOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in110.0 in
Length210.0 in190.7 in
Width78.6 in72.1 in
Height70.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.3 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 SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested277585%

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