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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: $27,695

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $7,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,781

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $7,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimSXSX LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $26,800
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $24,886
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Options (change) 4,800 0 0
Options (change) 4,380 0 0
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $35,590 $36,890 $27,695
Total Invoice $33,095 $34,285 $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: $5,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,115
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimSXSX LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$35,590$36,890$27,695
Adjustments for Features-2,365-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$34,225$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,095$34,285$25,781
Adjustments for Features-2,199-2,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,896$31,808$25,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimSXSX LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,415$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,199-2,4770

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20162018
ModelOptimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested190038%
Total Not Requested310062%

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