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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,525

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,306

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $1,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaSonata
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $30,500
Base Invoice $28,752 $28,627
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 115
Ultimate Package   3,850
Floor mats   125
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo mat 78 92
Ultimate Package   3,561
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 5,495 4,140
Options (change) 5,029 3,794
Destination 895 885
Total Price $37,380 $35,525
Total Invoice $34,676 $33,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $207
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaSonata
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG40/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,380$35,525
Adjustments for Features-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,680$35,525
Total Invoice$34,676$33,306
Adjustments for Features-1,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,099$33,306

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaSonata
TrimHybrid EXHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,250$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5770

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested457577%
Total Not Requested140023%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested312582%
Total Not Requested70018%

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