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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: $1,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelOptimaOptimaClarityClarity
TrimSXSX LimitedElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $36,620 $58,490
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Options (change) 350 350 0 0
Options (change) 291 291 0 0
Destination 850 850 890 890
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $31,140 $37,240 $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: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,069
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelOptimaOptimaClarityClarity
TrimSXSX LimitedElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6T6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,140$37,240$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-2,485-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$32,290$27,525$57,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelOptimaOptimaClarityClarity
TrimSXSX LimitedElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack  $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 
Regeneration paddles  $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Surround sound $250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Synthetic suede trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,315$9,265$6,800$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$2,485$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596547-33

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20162017
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.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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