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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,415

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $6,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,270

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $5,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,250 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $19,406 $27,865 $33,435
Tech Package 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Tech Package 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248    
Floor mats 100    
Cargo net 41 42 42
Cargo tray 64 67 67
6-speed shiftable automatic 938    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 3,330 480 480
Options (change) 3,029 400 400
Destination 835 850 850
Total Price $24,415 $31,270 $37,370
Total Invoice $23,270 $29,115 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,741
Model Year201620162016
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,415$31,270$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,260-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,415$29,010$30,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$23,270$29,115$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,104-6,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,270$27,011$27,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162016
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,630$5,890$10,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,260$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,104-6,692

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.1 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested162572%
Total Not Requested62528%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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