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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRidgeline
TrimEXEX TurboSXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $33,090
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $29,976
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400 2,000
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,807
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 2,000
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 1,807
Destination 750 750 750 670
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $35,760
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $32,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,231
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRidgeline
TrimEXEX TurboSXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4247hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18245/65-17
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$35,760
Adjustments for Features-95-95-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,205$30,105$30,880$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$32,453
Adjustments for Features-88-88-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,222$28,002$28,725$32,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$2,503$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRidgeline
TrimEXEX TurboSXRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power sliding rear window   $250
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Dual-action tailgate   $200
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats   $75
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,675$6,675$7,300$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$95$720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-88-6700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.0 in122.0 in
Length190.7 in206.8 in
Width72.1 in76.3 in
Height57.3 in70.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Aux input50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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