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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: $33,555

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelOptimaPilotPilot
TrimSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,190 $34,720 $39,370
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42    
Options (change) 400 0 0
Options (change) 333 0 0
Destination 965 830 830
Total Price $33,555 $35,550 $40,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,314
Model Year202020122012
ModelOptimaPilotPilot
TrimSXEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$33,555$35,550$40,200
Adjustments for Features-1,0200-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,535$35,550$37,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,940

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year202020122012
ModelOptimaPilotPilot
TrimSXEX-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
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
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive  $15
Media drive, small $5 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
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
Metal pedals$75  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,440$6,420$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments-390-2,482

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20202012
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 Weight3,558 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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