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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaPilot
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $36,760
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
Cargo net 50 50  
Navigation system     1,000
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
Cargo net 42 42  
Navigation system     912
Options (change) 5,750 50 1,000
Options (change) 5,332 42 912
Destination 825 825 975
Total Price $34,275 $36,375 $38,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,214
Model Year201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaPilot
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/60-18
Total Price$34,275$36,375$38,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$35,025$38,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaPilot
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,700$8,050$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-24

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in111.0 in
Length190.7 in194.5 in
Width72.1 in78.6 in
Height57.9 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.446.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.483.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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 seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67521%
Total Not Requested260079%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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