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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaPilot
TrimEXSXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $26,500 $36,895
Base Invoice $21,675 $24,760 $33,415
Premium Package 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,400  
Limited Package   3,300  
Premium Package 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250  
Limited Package   2,937  
Options (change) 4,350 7,650 0
Options (change) 3,885 6,822 0
Destination 750 750 670
Total Price $28,300 $34,900 $37,565
Total Invoice $26,310 $32,332 $34,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,026
Model Year201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaPilot
TrimEXSXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12512, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18245/65-17
Total Price$28,300$34,900$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$32,775$34,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,475$0
Total Invoice$26,310$32,332$34,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,969-2,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$30,363$31,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,053$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaPilot
TrimEXSXTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Off-road navigation system  $0
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,800$6,925$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,969-2,749

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in109.2 in
Length190.7 in190.9 in
Width72.1 in78.5 in
Height57.3 in71.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,320 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.447.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.487.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested230574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested220573%

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