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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $3,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $3,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelSonataOptimaOptima
TrimLXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $20,961 $25,920 $33,140
Package 3 1,400    
Package 3 1,278    
Options (change) 1,400 0 0
Options (change) 1,278 0 0
Destination 600 825 825
Total Price $24,895 $28,525 $36,325
Total Invoice $22,839 $26,745 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,898
Model Year200620152015
ModelSonataOptimaOptima
TrimLXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,895$28,525$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$27,450$30,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000
Total Invoice$22,839$26,745$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,008-5,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$25,737$28,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,735

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620152015
ModelSonataOptimaOptima
TrimLXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,200$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,008-5,493

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelSonataOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.0 in
Length188.9 in190.7 in
Width72.1 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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