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Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,525

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimEXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $20,855
Base Invoice $17,605 $19,203
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Options (change) 1,880 0
Options (change) 1,665 0
Destination 590 670
Total Price $21,570 $21,525
Total Invoice $19,860 $19,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $639
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimEXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/55-16
Total Price$21,570$21,525
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,890$21,525
Total Invoice$19,860$19,873
Adjustments for Features-6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,234$19,873

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimEXEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,550$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in176.7 in
Width71.5 in69.0 in
Height55.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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