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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: $25,885

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,215

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelSonataOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $21,035 $25,920 $33,140
3.3L V6 1,700    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 90 80 80
Sunroof 900    
3.3L V6 1,572    
Cargo net 41 42 42
Cargo tray 73 67 67
Sunroof 819    
Options (change) 2,740 130 130
Options (change) 2,505 109 109
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $25,885 $28,655 $36,455
Total Invoice $24,215 $26,854 $34,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year200820152015
ModelSonataOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,885$28,655$36,455
Adjustments for Features0-875-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,885$27,780$30,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$24,215$26,854$34,074
Adjustments for Features0-820-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,215$26,034$28,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,035

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820152015
ModelSonataOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSX 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
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,175$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-6,005

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
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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