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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: $20,280

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,372

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $20,995
Base Invoice $15,909 $19,620
Floor mats 85  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,150  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 68  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Sunroof 1,047  
4-speed automatic 945  
Options (change) 3,035 0
Options (change) 2,788 0
Destination 675 695
Total Price $20,280 $21,690
Total Invoice $19,372 $20,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $522
Model Year20082010
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$20,280$21,690
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,280$21,240
Total Invoice$19,372$20,315
Adjustments for Features0-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,372$19,894

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height 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
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length177.4 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,747 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.0 ft3

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