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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: $22,515

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,718

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElement
TrimLXHybridEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,690 $25,990 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $22,935
Base Invoice $20,893 $24,346 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825 825 810
Total Price $22,515 $26,815 $25,015 $32,975 $26,615 $28,525 $36,325 $23,745
Total Invoice $21,718 $25,171 $23,626 $30,640 $24,958 $26,745 $33,965 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,555
Model Year20152015201520152015201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElement
TrimLXHybridEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/70-16
Total Price$22,515$26,815$25,015$32,975$26,615$28,525$36,325$23,745
Adjustments for Features-380-1,605-3,205-6,705-3,580-4,280-9,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$25,210$21,810$26,270$23,035$24,245$26,495$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$325$3,400$0$4,460$1,225$2,435$4,685$0
Total Invoice$21,718$25,171$23,626$30,640$24,958$26,745$33,965$22,154
Adjustments for Features-367-1,507-3,027-6,230-3,357-4,013-9,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,351$23,664$20,599$24,410$21,601$22,732$24,774$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$752$3,065$0$3,811$1,002$2,133$4,175$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152015201520152015201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElement
TrimLXHybridEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic       $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100  $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25  $25 
Blind spot warning system      $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100 
Obstacle detection, rear      $250 
Rearview camera   $200  $200 
Rollover sensor       $50
Temporary spare tire       $150
Vehicle health reports   $0  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate       $150
Overhead console storage compartments       $100
Rear seat pass-through $100 $100    
Removable cooler console       $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers       $0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper       $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows       $275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0 
Panoramic sunroof      $1200 
Rear spoiler $200 $200  $200 
Skid plate (one)       $50
Infotainment 
App support   $0  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio   $50  $50 
Navigation system   $600  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25  $25 
Surround sound   $250  $250 
Traffic information   $25  $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25    
Power-folding mirrors   $50  $50 
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver       $10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200  $200 
Heated second row seats   $200  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim      $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats       $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200  $200 
Metal pedals    $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats       $0
Wood trim      $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels      $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,600$6,200$9,700$6,575$7,275$12,825$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$1,605$3,205$6,705$3,580$4,280$9,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-367-1,507-3,027-6,230-3,357-4,013-9,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in101.4 in
Length190.7 in169.9 in
Width72.1 in71.6 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.474.6 ft3

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