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Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptimaPilotPilotPilot
TrimEXEX-LTouringElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $36,760 $41,970 $47,470
Leather Package 1,000      
Rear spoiler 220      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
Leather Package 890      
Rear spoiler 169      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
Options (change) 2,100 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0 0
Destination 590 975 975 975
Total Price $21,790 $37,735 $42,945 $48,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,395
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptimaPilotPilotPilot
TrimEXEX-LTouringElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4A6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6225, 7540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$21,790$37,735$42,945$48,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,440-12,265-16,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$31,295$30,680$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$800

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptimaPilotPilotPilot
TrimEXEX-LTouringElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio   $50
HDMI port  $25$25
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors$25  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats, third row (optional)   $0
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,600$8,040$13,865$18,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,440$12,265$16,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-278-341

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length185.8 in194.5 in
Width71.5 in78.6 in
Height55.5 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.646.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.683.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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