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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: $27,335

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $4,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,444

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $3,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimSXHybridTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $24,609
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Technology Package   5,350  
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Premium Technology Package   4,780  
Options (change) 4,350 5,350 0
Options (change) 3,885 4,780 0
Destination 750 750 835
Total Price $31,600 $31,800 $27,335
Total Invoice $29,395 $29,550 $25,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,293
Model Year201220122016
ModelOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimSXHybridTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,600$31,800$27,335
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$31,600$25,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$29,395$29,550$25,444
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$29,364$24,071
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201220122016
ModelOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimSXHybridTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,725$5,925$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,373

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.3 in
Width72.1 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested247538%
Total Not Requested398062%

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