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Kia Optima vs. Honda Ridgeline Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $19,100 $34,930
Base Invoice $17,605 $31,935
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
2.7L V6 1,300  
CD changer, remote 375  
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
2.7L V6 1,020  
CD changer, remote 288  
Options (change) 3,555 0
Options (change) 2,973 0
Destination 590 830
Total Price $23,245 $35,760
Total Invoice $21,168 $32,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,346
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine170hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18
Total Price$23,245$35,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$31,120
Total Invoice$21,168$32,765
Adjustments for Features0-4,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,168$28,514

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaRidgeline
TrimEXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power sliding rear window $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Dual-action tailgate $200
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,575$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,251

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in122.0 in
Length185.8 in206.8 in
Width71.5 in76.3 in
Height55.5 in70.3 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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