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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelOptimaOptimaPilotPilot
TrimEXSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $34,720 $39,370
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $31,743 $35,984
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 2,000  
Limited Package   3,350    
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,824  
Limited Package   3,250    
Options (change) 4,350 7,700 2,000 0
Options (change) 3,885 7,135 1,824 0
Destination 800 800 830 830
Total Price $28,800 $35,300 $37,550 $40,200
Total Invoice $26,780 $32,975 $34,397 $36,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,835
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelOptimaOptimaPilotPilot
TrimEXSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,800$35,300$37,550$40,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-1,945-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$33,175$35,605$36,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,375$0$675
Total Invoice$26,780$32,975$34,397$36,814
Adjustments for Features0-1,985-1,782-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,780$30,990$32,615$33,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,210$0$609

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelOptimaOptimaPilotPilot
TrimEXSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$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$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Heated mirrors$25$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  
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Metal pedals $75  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,875$7,000$6,820$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$1,945$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,985-1,782-3,590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in109.2 in
Length190.7 in191.4 in
Width72.1 in78.5 in
Height57.3 in71.0 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.4,300 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
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested82526%
Total Not Requested230574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested220573%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

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