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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: $24,995

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,282

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $4,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $24,100
Base Invoice $24,760 $22,387
Premium Package 2,950  
Premium Package 2,635  
Options (change) 2,950 0
Options (change) 2,635 0
Destination 750 895
Total Price $30,200 $24,995
Total Invoice $28,145 $23,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,081
Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$30,200$24,995
Adjustments for Features-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,215$24,995
Total Invoice$28,145$23,282
Adjustments for Features-2,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,363$23,282

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimSXSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,480$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7820

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,151 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested250583%

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