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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: $15,615

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $8,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,616

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $7,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimGLSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,865 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $12,964 $19,255 $19,665
Package 2 1,100    
Floor mats 80    
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Package 2 1,023    
Floor mats 59    
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Options (change) 1,180 2,270 2,100
Options (change) 1,082 2,025 1,875
Destination 570 675 675
Total Price $15,615 $23,635 $23,915
Total Invoice $14,616 $21,955 $22,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,622
Model Year200620092009
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimGLSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$15,615$23,635$23,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,155-5,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,615$17,480$18,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$655
Total Invoice$14,616$21,955$22,215
Adjustments for Features0-5,717-5,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,616$16,238$16,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$608

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620092009
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimGLSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$395$6,550$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,717-5,369

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in107.1 in
Length178.1 in189.0 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,784 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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