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Kia Optima vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaInsight
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $21,965
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $20,917
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,725
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Navigation system 1,075 1,075 1,637
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 1,725
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 1,637
Destination 675 675 790
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $24,480
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,290 $23,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,961
Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaInsight
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17185/60-15
Total Price$24,835$25,115$24,480
Adjustments for Features-2,855-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$22,560$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$23,030$23,290$23,344
Adjustments for Features-2,647-2,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,383$20,921$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Insight

Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaInsight
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,975$4,675$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,647-2,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.4 in
Length189.0 in172.3 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.031.5 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, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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