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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: $25,005

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,284

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $1,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimEXSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $22,715
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $21,105
2.7L V6 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,500
Premium Package 2,200 2,000  
2.7L V6 940 930  
Navigation system 1,075 1,075 1,389
Premium Package 1,960 1,790  
Options (change) 4,400 4,200 1,500
Options (change) 3,975 3,795 1,389
Destination 695 695 790
Total Price $26,090 $26,870 $25,005
Total Invoice $24,290 $24,860 $23,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,233
Model Year201020102013
ModelOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimEXSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6194hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,090$26,870$25,005
Adjustments for Features-2,405-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,685$24,515$25,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$24,290$24,860$23,284
Adjustments for Features-2,239-2,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,051$22,681$23,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201020102013
ModelOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimEXSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,900$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,239-2,1790

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20102013
ModelOptimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.1 in
Length189.0 in179.4 in
Width71.1 in69.0 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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