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Kia Optima vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,395

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElement
TrimLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,500 $24,300 $25,995 $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $22,935
Base Invoice $21,739 $22,949 $24,350 $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895 895 895 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $23,395 $25,195 $26,890 $24,395 $26,495 $31,885 $31,186 $31,395 $23,745
Total Invoice $22,634 $23,844 $25,245 $23,547 $24,797 $29,647 $28,719 $29,275 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,541
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElement
TrimLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4178hp I4154hp I4 H185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6T6T6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/70-16
Total Price$23,395$25,195$26,890$24,395$26,495$31,885$31,186$31,395$23,745
Adjustments for Features-1,530-1,155-1,705-2,455-4,470-5,005-4,855-8,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,865$24,040$25,185$21,940$22,025$26,880$26,331$22,875$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$3,320$75$160$5,015$4,466$1,010$0
Total Invoice$22,634$23,844$25,245$23,547$24,797$29,647$28,719$29,275$22,154
Adjustments for Features-1,480-1,093-1,601-2,370-4,184-4,654-4,471-7,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,154$22,751$23,644$21,177$20,613$24,993$24,248$21,330$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$541$2,138$3,031$564$0$4,380$3,635$717$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElement
TrimLXLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200       
5-speed automatic        $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250 $250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125 $125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire       $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40  $40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate        $150
Overhead console storage compartments        $100
Rear seat pass-through  $100      
Removable cooler console        $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125$125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers        $0
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper        $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack      $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger      $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)       $0 
Body kit  $0  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows        $275
Laminated front side windows $200 $200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0 
Panoramic sunroof       $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200   $200 
Skid plate (one)        $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player        $125
HD radio     $50$50  
MP3-compatible player        $50
Navigation system     $600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound     $250$250  
Traffic information     $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25 $25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  $100$100  
Fog lights   $125   $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting       $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25$25  
LED headlights       $1000 
Power-folding mirrors    $50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights       $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver        $10
Visor mirror, passenger        $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats       $300 
Floor mats    $75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300  $300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats    $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats        $75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals       $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat       $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat       $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat       $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat       $100 
Removable second row seats        $0
Stain-resistant fabric$100 $100      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$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$4,650$4,275$4,825$5,575$7,590$8,125$7,975$11,640$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$1,155$1,705$2,455$4,470$5,005$4,855$8,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,480-1,093-1,601-2,370-4,184-4,654-4,471-7,9450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in101.4 in
Length191.1 in169.9 in
Width73.2 in71.6 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.974.6 ft3

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