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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: $1,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaClarityClarity
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090 $36,620 $58,490
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350    
Technology Package 5,000 5,250        
SX Base Package     3,085      
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291    
Technology Package 4,618 4,831        
SX Base Package     2,842      
Options (change) 5,350 5,600 3,435 350 0 0
Options (change) 4,909 5,122 3,133 291 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 890 890
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $37,235 $36,786 $31,185 $37,335 $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: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,235
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaClarityClarity
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 6630, 10180, 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$31,185$37,335$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features-4,160-3,9600-5,675-1,935-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,075$32,826$31,185$31,660$28,075$57,695
Cost Above Minimum$1,890$1,641$0$475$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaClarityClarity
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 $850$850$850
Cruise control  $150   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side    $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0    
26 kWh battery pack    $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0    
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Regeneration paddles    $100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 $1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250 $250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wireless charging station   $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Digital instruments    $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250$250
Synthetic suede trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,125$7,925$3,965$9,640$5,900$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$3,960$0$5,675$1,935$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,861-3,6430-5,269426-25

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20172017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
LED headlights1000Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested285048%
Total Not Requested312552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
LED headlights1000Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested270046%
Total Not Requested312554%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested217584%
Total Not Requested42516%

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