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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaCivicCivic
TrimEXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $24,000 $26,800
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,294 $24,886
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Options (change) 3,550 0 0
Options (change) 3,150 0 0
Destination 675 895 895
Total Price $24,120 $24,895 $27,695
Total Invoice $22,335 $23,189 $25,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $696
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaCivicCivic
TrimEXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7180, 8450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,120$24,895$27,695
Adjustments for Features0-375-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$24,520$23,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$0
Total Invoice$22,335$23,189$25,781
Adjustments for Features0-349-4,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$22,840$21,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,201$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaCivicCivic
TrimEXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,875$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-4,142

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in182.3 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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