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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelOptimaOptimaPilot
TrimSXSX LimitedEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $37,960
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50  
Remote start 425 425  
Navigation system     1,000
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42  
Remote start 353 353  
Navigation system     912
Options (change) 8,710 825 1,000
Options (change) 7,908 686 912
Destination 895 895 1,120
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $40,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,657
Model Year201720172020
ModelOptimaOptimaPilot
TrimSXSX LimitedEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/60-18
Total Price$36,460$37,810$40,080
Adjustments for Features-1,225-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,235$35,710$40,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201720172020
ModelOptimaOptimaPilot
TrimSXSX LimitedEX-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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,915$9,790$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,137-1,9470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20172020
ModelOptimaPilot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in196.5 in
Width73.2 in78.6 in
Height57.7 in70.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.946.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested100019%
Total Not Requested415081%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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