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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptima
TrimRTL-TSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $32,984 $27,865 $33,435
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 0 350 350
Options (change) 0 291 291
Destination 940 850 850
Total Price $37,020 $31,140 $37,240
Total Invoice $33,924 $29,006 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,896
Model Year201820162016
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptima
TrimRTL-TSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,020$31,140$37,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$30,090$31,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$33,924$29,006$34,576
Adjustments for Features0-978-5,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,924$28,028$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$977

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820162016
ModelRidgelineOptimaOptima
TrimRTL-TSXSX Limited
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
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 
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$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,565$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-5,571

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
ModelRidgelineOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in110.4 in
Length210.0 in191.1 in
Width78.6 in73.2 in
Height70.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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