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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: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $2,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelOptimaClarityClarity
TrimHybridElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $36,620 $58,490
Premium Technology Package 5,000    
Premium Technology Package 4,465    
Options (change) 5,000 0 0
Options (change) 4,465 0 0
Destination 750 890 890
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $32,250 $30,010 $59,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,205
Model Year201120172017
ModelOptimaClarityClarity
TrimHybridElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,250$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$28,285$57,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201120172017
ModelOptimaClarityClarity
TrimHybridElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
Regeneration paddles $100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Speaker lights$100  
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,850$6,575$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0380-22

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in192.7 in
Width72.1 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested295050%
Total Not Requested290050%

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