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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: $24,310

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $7,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,239

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $6,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,800 $30,500
Base Invoice $20,906 $28,380
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 105 80
Universal garage door opener   350
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 239  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 84 67
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 1,675 480
Options (change) 1,498 400
Destination 835 895
Total Price $24,310 $31,875
Total Invoice $23,239 $29,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,745
Model Year20182018
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,310$31,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,310$27,910
Total Invoice$23,239$29,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,239$25,984

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,691

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.9 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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