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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelOptimaOptimaElement
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $22,635
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $21,067
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,700
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Navigation system 1,075 1,075 1,577
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 1,700
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 1,577
Destination 675 675 710
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $25,045
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,290 $23,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,435
Model Year200920092010
ModelOptimaOptimaElement
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/70-16
Total Price$24,835$25,115$25,045
Adjustments for Features-3,355-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,480$22,060$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$23,030$23,290$23,354
Adjustments for Features-3,111-2,8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,919$20,457$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year200920092010
ModelOptimaOptimaElement
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable cooler console  $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,025$5,725$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,111-2,8330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092010
ModelOptimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in101.4 in
Length189.0 in169.9 in
Width71.1 in71.6 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,515 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.074.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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