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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: $3,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $38,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaClarityClarityClarity
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $35,090 $0 $0
Technology Package 2,300        
Premium Package 3,300        
Technology Package 2,129        
Premium Package 3,059        
Options (change) 5,600 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,188 0 0 0 0
Destination 800 800 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $33,900 $36,100 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $31,751 $33,763 $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: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,273
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaClarityClarityClarity
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6T6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,900$36,100$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-525-375-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$34,750$29,470$29,640$59,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$31,751$33,763$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-1,263-49983-2
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,751$32,500$27,986$-6,522$893
Cost Above Minimum$0$749$34,508$0$7,415

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaClarityClarityClarity
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel $100   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack  $0  
26 kWh battery pack   $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500$500 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regeneration paddles  $100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound$250$250   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Speaker lights$100$100   
Tachometer$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,475$7,825$7,000$6,850$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$525$375$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,263-49983-2

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20142018
ModelOptimaClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in192.7 in
Width72.1 in73.9 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested92528%
Total Not Requested235072%

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