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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: $30,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,008

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelOptimaPilotPilot
TrimEXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,140 $34,720 $39,370
Base Invoice $23,453 $31,743 $35,984
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium Package 3,700    
Cargo net 50    
Navigation system   2,000  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium Package 3,372    
Cargo net 42    
Navigation system   1,824  
Options (change) 4,100 2,000 0
Options (change) 3,705 1,824 0
Destination 850 830 830
Total Price $30,090 $37,550 $40,200
Total Invoice $28,008 $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: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,620
Model Year201620122012
ModelOptimaPilotPilot
TrimEXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$30,090$37,550$40,200
Adjustments for Features0-840-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$36,710$37,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$28,008$34,397$36,814
Adjustments for Features0-769-2,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,008$33,628$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$608

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201620122012
ModelOptimaPilotPilot
TrimEXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter$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  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front row armrests$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,755$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-769-2,578

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.2 in
Length191.1 in191.4 in
Width73.2 in78.5 in
Height57.7 in71.0 in
Curb Weight3,219 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.947.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.987.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested135038%
Total Not Requested225062%

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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