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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: $16,365

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,166

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $14,537 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Floor mats 80        
Floor mats 59        
Options (change) 80 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 59 0 0 0 0
Destination 570 750 750 750 750
Total Price $16,365 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $15,166 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,900
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$16,365$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,655-4,655-5,305-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,365$19,295$21,195$21,945$23,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,650$3,750
Total Invoice$15,166$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,359-4,359-4,966-3,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,166$18,066$19,846$20,544$21,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,478$3,515

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,395$7,050$7,050$7,700$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,655$4,655$5,305$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,359-4,359-4,966-3,189

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
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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