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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: $19,950

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,550

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElementElement
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,200 $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $18,800 $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 750 750 750 750 670 670
Total Price $19,950 $23,450 $25,450 $26,950 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $19,550 $21,960 $23,830 $25,230 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,377
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElementElement
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$19,950$23,450$25,450$26,950$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,825-4,675-5,550-420-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$18,625$20,775$21,400$21,240$22,800
Cost Above Minimum$1,325$0$2,150$2,775$0$1,560
Total Invoice$19,550$21,960$23,830$25,230$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features0-4,518-4,377-5,196-392-602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,550$17,442$19,453$20,034$19,819$21,265
Cost Above Minimum$2,108$0$2,011$2,592$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElementElement
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200  
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125  
Compass $0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Speaker lights $100$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats $75$75$75 $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Metal pedals   $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Removable second row seats    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$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$1,425$6,250$6,100$6,975$1,845$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825$4,675$5,550$420$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,518-4,377-5,196-392-602

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in101.4 in
Length190.7 in169.3 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.477.1 ft3

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