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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: $30,520

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $2,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelOptimaAccord
TrimSXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $27,655
Universal garage door opener 350  
3.5L V6   2,075
Universal garage door opener 291  
3.5L V6   1,893
Options (change) 350 2,075
Options (change) 291 1,893
Destination 965 790
Total Price $33,505 $30,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,882
Model Year20202012
ModelOptimaAccord
TrimSXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4271hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,505$30,520
Adjustments for Features-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$30,520

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20202012
ModelOptimaAccord
TrimSXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,140$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20202012
ModelOptimaAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in194.1 in
Width73.2 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,558 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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