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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: $19,895

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,989

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $15,909 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Sunroof 1,150      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Rear spoiler 375      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
Sunroof 1,047      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Leather seating surfaces 728      
Rear spoiler 338      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 2,650 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 2,405 2,635 2,635 0
Destination 675 800 800 800
Total Price $19,895 $27,400 $30,550 $32,750
Total Invoice $18,989 $25,530 $28,475 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,530
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$19,895$27,400$30,550$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,305-4,930-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,895$23,095$25,620$26,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$3,675
Total Invoice$18,989$25,530$28,475$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-4,011-4,595-5,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,989$21,519$23,880$24,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,361$3,293

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small $5$5$5
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,550$6,855$7,480$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,305$4,930$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,011-4,595-5,543

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length177.4 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested293094%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

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