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Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $38,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaClarityClarityClarity
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $35,090 $0 $0
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000      
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350      
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727      
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291      
Options (change) 5,350 5,600 3,350 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,909 5,122 3,018 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $37,235 $36,786 $34,745 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $34,556 $33,841 $32,293 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,296
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaClarityClarityClarity
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6T6T6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,235$36,786$34,745$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-2,475-2,175-2,740-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,760$34,611$32,005$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$2,755$2,606$0$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$34,556$33,841$32,293$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-2,297-2,001-2,547-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,259$31,840$29,746$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$2,513$2,094$0$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaClarityClarityClarity
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0    
17 kWh battery pack   $0  
26 kWh battery pack    $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0    
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500$500 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150  
Regeneration paddles   $100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body kit$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25   
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Digital instruments   $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125   
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,075$5,775$6,340$4,000$3,850$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$2,175$2,740$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,297-2,001-2,547-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in192.7 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested285048%
Total Not Requested312552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested270046%
Total Not Requested312554%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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