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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: $19,625

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $595

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,385

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaElement
TrimLXEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $20,690 $21,140 $19,625
Base Invoice $16,510 $19,255 $19,665 $18,137
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,455      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200      
Options (change) 1,455 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,200 0 0 0
Destination 675 675 675 595
Total Price $19,625 $21,365 $21,815 $20,220
Total Invoice $18,385 $19,930 $20,340 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,121
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaElement
TrimLXEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17215/70-16
Total Price$19,625$21,365$21,815$20,220
Adjustments for Features-1,875-4,630-4,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,750$16,735$17,635$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$1,015$0$900$0
Total Invoice$18,385$19,930$20,340$18,732
Adjustments for Features-1,757-4,319-3,8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,628$15,611$16,443$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$1,017$0$832$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaElement
TrimLXEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Trip computer $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats $75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,045$5,800$5,350$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$4,630$4,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,757-4,319-3,8970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in101.4 in
Length189.0 in169.3 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.077.1 ft3

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