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Kia Optima vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,720 Kia Optima LX | |||||
| Difference: $2,740 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460 Kia Optima LX | |||||
| Difference: $2,493 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Element | Element |
| Trim | LX | EX | SX | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $17,495 | $20,690 | $21,140 | $20,990 | $22,775 |
| Base Invoice | $16,510 | $19,255 | $19,665 | $19,541 | $21,197 |
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,455 | ||||
| Floor mats | 95 | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | 800 | 800 | |||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,200 | ||||
| Floor mats | 75 | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | 742 | 742 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,550 | 0 | 0 | 800 | 800 |
| Options (change) | 1,275 | 0 | 0 | 742 | 742 |
| Destination | 675 | 675 | 675 | 670 | 670 |
| Total Price | $19,720 | $21,365 | $21,815 | $22,460 | $24,245 |
| Total Invoice | $18,460 | $19,930 | $20,340 | $20,953 | $22,609 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,725 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,476 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Element | Element |
| Trim | LX | EX | SX | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 175hp I4 | 175hp I4 | 175hp I4 | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T5 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/32 MPG | 22/32 MPG | 22/32 MPG | 20/25 MPG | 20/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 270, 7 | 270, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-16 | 205/60-16 | 215/50-17 | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $19,720 | $21,365 | $21,815 | $22,460 | $24,245 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,780 | -2,405 | -150 | -375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,720 | $18,585 | $19,410 | $22,310 | $23,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,135 | $0 | $825 | $0 | $1,560 |
| Total Invoice | $18,460 | $19,930 | $20,340 | $20,953 | $22,609 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,593 | -2,242 | -140 | -350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,460 | $17,337 | $18,098 | $20,813 | $22,259 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,123 | $0 | $761 | $0 | $1,446 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Element | Element |
| Trim | LX | EX | SX | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $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 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,120 | $4,900 | $4,525 | $2,270 | $2,495 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,780 | $2,405 | $150 | $375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,593 | -2,242 | -140 | -350 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Optima | Element |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.4 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 169.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,197 lb. | 3,499 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 47.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 77.1 ft3 |
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