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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: $17,465

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,189

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $19,895
Base Invoice $14,537 $18,510
Package 2 1,100  
Floor mats 80  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Package 2 1,023  
Floor mats 59  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 1,180 1,950
Options (change) 1,082 1,740
Destination 570 675
Total Price $17,465 $22,520
Total Invoice $16,189 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,642
Model Year20062008
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/60-16
Total Price$17,465$22,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,465$19,190
Total Invoice$16,189$20,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,189$17,831

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,195$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,094

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in107.1 in
Length178.1 in186.4 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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