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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: $20,655

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,710

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $19,100
Base Invoice $15,909 $17,605
Floor mats 85 85
Rear spoiler 375 220
Sunroof 1,150  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Leather Package   1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Floor mats 68 65
Rear spoiler 338 169
Sunroof 1,047  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
4-speed automatic 945  
Leather Package   890
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 3,410 3,400
Options (change) 3,126 2,854
Destination 675 590
Total Price $20,655 $23,090
Total Invoice $19,710 $21,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,840
Model Year20082006
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,655$23,090
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,130$23,090
Total Invoice$19,710$21,049
Adjustments for Features-5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,209$21,049

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5010

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in185.8 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,747 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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