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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: $20,430

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $16,334 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Sunroof 1,150      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Floor mats 85      
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Rear spoiler 375      
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Sunroof 1,047      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Floor mats 68      
Leather seating surfaces 728      
Rear spoiler 338      
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 2,735 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 2,473 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 675 750 750 750
Total Price $20,430 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $19,482 $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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $944
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$20,430$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,800-3,650-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,430$21,900$23,950$26,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$5,045
Total Invoice$19,482$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,544-3,405-286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,482$20,426$22,345$25,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$4,798

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXEX TurboHybrid
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Media drive, small   $5
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
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar 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
Total Value of Features$3,000$6,800$6,650$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800$3,650$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,544-3,405-286

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
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.3,207 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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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