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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: $18,290

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,140

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $4,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelOptimaOptimaElementElement
TrimLXEXEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,355 $19,395 $22,635 $24,320
Base Invoice $15,435 $18,045 $21,067 $22,629
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,295      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,065      
Options (change) 1,295 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,065 0 0 0
Destination 640 640 710 710
Total Price $18,290 $20,035 $23,345 $25,030
Total Invoice $17,140 $18,685 $21,777 $23,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,516
Model Year2007200720102010
ModelOptimaOptimaElementElement
TrimLXEXEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4161hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$18,290$20,035$23,345$25,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-1,545-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,290$18,035$21,800$23,435
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0$1,635
Total Invoice$17,140$18,685$21,777$23,339
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-1,441-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,140$16,820$20,336$21,852
Cost Above Minimum$320$0$0$1,516

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year2007200720102010
ModelOptimaOptimaElementElement
TrimLXEXEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Removable cooler console  $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
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
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,275$3,820$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$1,545$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,865-1,441-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20072010
ModelOptimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in101.4 in
Length186.4 in169.9 in
Width71.1 in71.6 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.874.6 ft3

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