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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: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,781

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $7,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090 $26,800
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481 $24,886
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350   350    
SX Base Package     3,085    
Remote start     425 425  
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291   291    
SX Base Package     2,842    
Remote start     353 353  
Options (change) 5,350 5,250 8,660 425 0
Options (change) 4,909 4,831 7,866 353 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0 0
Total Price $37,235 $36,436 $36,410 $37,410 $27,695
Total Invoice $34,556 $33,550 $33,784 $34,729 $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: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,927
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$37,235$36,436$36,410$37,410$27,695
Adjustments for Features-2,525-2,225-3,315-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,710$34,211$33,095$33,320$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$1,615$1,116$0$225$0
Total Invoice$34,556$33,550$33,784$34,729$25,781
Adjustments for Features-2,343-2,049-3,076-3,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,213$31,501$30,708$30,932$25,781
Cost Above Minimum$1,505$793$0$224$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCivic
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Blind spot camera, passenger side    $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0   
3.3 kW onboard charger $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station   $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0 $0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,325$7,415$8,190$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$2,225$3,315$4,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,343-2,049-3,076-3,7970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20172018
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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
LED headlights1000Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested305051%
Total Not Requested292549%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
LED headlights1000Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested290050%
Total Not Requested292550%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested190037%
Total Not Requested325063%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested217584%
Total Not Requested42516%

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