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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: $27,690

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,769

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $3,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $24,200
Base Invoice $28,752 $22,479
Navigation system   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
Navigation system   1,389
Leather seating surfaces   1,111
Options (change) 0 2,700
Options (change) 0 2,500
Destination 895 790
Total Price $31,885 $27,690
Total Invoice $29,647 $25,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,200
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H110hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG44/44 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$31,885$27,690
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,005$27,690
Total Invoice$29,647$25,769
Adjustments for Features-2,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,969$25,769

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaCivic
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,525$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in177.3 in
Width73.2 in69.0 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.2,864 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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