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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: $20,670

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,920

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelOptimaOptimaElementElement
TrimLXEXEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,400 $19,100 $20,910 $22,695
Base Invoice $15,245 $17,605 $19,347 $20,994
2.7L V6 1,550 1,300    
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,250      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 795    
Floor mats 85 85    
5-speed automatic     800 800
2.7L V6 1,150 1,020    
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,160      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 710    
Floor mats 65 65    
5-speed automatic     738 738
Options (change) 3,680 2,180 800 800
Options (change) 3,085 1,795 738 738
Destination 590 590 595 595
Total Price $20,670 $21,870 $22,305 $24,090
Total Invoice $18,920 $19,990 $20,680 $22,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,452
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelOptimaOptimaElementElement
TrimLXEXEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6170hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT4T4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$20,670$21,870$22,305$24,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-1,470-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,670$19,545$20,835$22,395
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$18,920$19,990$20,680$22,327
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-1,363-1,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,920$17,865$19,317$20,756
Cost Above Minimum$1,055$0$0$1,439

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelOptimaOptimaElementElement
TrimLXEXEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player $50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,800$4,125$3,270$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$1,470$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125-1,363-1,571

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062007
ModelOptimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length185.8 in169.3 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height55.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,499 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.677.1 ft3

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