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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: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,189

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $14,537 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Package 2 1,100      
Floor mats 80      
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Package 2 1,023      
Floor mats 59      
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 1,180 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 1,082 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 570 750 750 750
Total Price $17,465 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $16,189 $23,970 $25,750 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,507
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$17,465$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,655-5,655-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,465$20,045$21,945$24,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$4,745
Total Invoice$16,189$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-5,274-5,276-2,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,189$18,696$20,474$23,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,778$4,511

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Media drive, small   $5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,295$8,950$8,950$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,655$5,655$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,274-5,276-2,303

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in110.0 in
Length178.1 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

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