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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: $570

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaInsight
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $21,965
Base Invoice $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $20,917
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 1,500        
Technology Package 2,700        
Convenience Package 600        
Navigation system   1,400 1,400 1,400 1,725
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 970        
Technology Package 2,410        
Convenience Package 535        
Navigation system   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,637
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 4,800 4,350 4,350 4,350 1,725
Options (change) 3,915 3,885 3,885 3,885 1,637
Destination 750 750 750 750 790
Total Price $25,050 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $24,480
Total Invoice $23,760 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $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: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,571
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaInsight
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18185/60-15
Total Price$25,050$28,300$30,200$31,600$24,480
Adjustments for Features-830-4,880-4,880-5,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,220$23,420$25,320$26,095$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$800$0$1,900$2,675$0
Total Invoice$23,760$26,310$28,090$29,395$23,344
Adjustments for Features-787-4,537-4,539-5,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,973$21,773$23,551$24,274$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$1,200$0$1,778$2,501$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaInsight
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Temporary spare tire  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Speaker lights $100$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$6,875$6,875$7,500$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$4,880$4,880$5,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-787-4,537-4,539-5,1210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in100.4 in
Length190.7 in172.3 in
Width72.1 in66.7 in
Height57.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.431.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112565%
Total Not Requested60035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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