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2018 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,950

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,379

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $1,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimHybrid EXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $32,195
Base Invoice $28,752 $29,856
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 5,000 2,380
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Mud guards 95 100
Paint, special white 395 295
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 4,618 2,212
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67
Mud guards 78 82
Paint, special white 362 270
Options (change) 5,970 2,905
Options (change) 5,458 2,673
Destination 895 850
Total Price $37,855 $35,950
Total Invoice $35,105 $33,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $731
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimHybrid EXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,855$35,950
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,205$35,950
Total Invoice$35,105$33,379
Adjustments for Features-2,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,648$33,379

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Features Comparison: 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimHybrid EXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,400$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4570

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2018 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested275046%
Total Not Requested322554%

Option Package Details
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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