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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: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelOptimaOptimaAccordAccord
TrimEX TurboSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $27,995 $33,430
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $25,609 $30,567
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 2,000  
3.5L V6     2,075  
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,824  
3.5L V6     1,893  
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,075 0
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,717 0
Destination 750 750 790 790
Total Price $30,200 $31,600 $32,860 $34,220
Total Invoice $28,090 $29,395 $30,116 $31,357

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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: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,491
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelOptimaOptimaAccordAccord
TrimEX TurboSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4278hp V6278hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG21/34 MPG21/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,200$31,600$32,860$34,220
Adjustments for Features-595-1,2200-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$30,380$32,860$32,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$90$0
Total Invoice$28,090$29,395$30,116$31,357
Adjustments for Features-553-1,1350-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,537$28,260$30,116$30,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$88$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelOptimaOptimaAccordAccord
TrimEX TurboSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
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$900
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,975$3,755$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$1,220$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-553-1,1350-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.4 in
Width72.1 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,554 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested228073%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested218073%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
278 hp@6200
252 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
278 hp@6200
252 lb-ft@4900
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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