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Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $0

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaAccord
TrimEX TurboSXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $25,060
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $22,720
Premium Package 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 2,200
Limited Package   3,300  
3.5L V6     2,200
5-speed automatic     800
Premium Package 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,989
Limited Package   2,937  
3.5L V6     1,988
5-speed automatic     723
Options (change) 4,350 7,650 5,200
Options (change) 3,885 6,822 4,700
Destination 750 750 670
Total Price $30,200 $34,900 $30,930
Total Invoice $28,090 $32,332 $28,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,381
Model Year201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaAccord
TrimEX TurboSXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,200$34,900$30,930
Adjustments for Features-1,485-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,715$31,290$30,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0
Total Invoice$28,090$32,332$28,090
Adjustments for Features-1,381-3,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,709$28,988$28,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,279$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaAccord
TrimEX TurboSXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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 
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 door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,900$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,381-3,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in194.1 in
Width72.1 in72.7 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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 streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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