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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: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSEEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $16,334 $23,455 $24,760
Sunroof 1,150    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 375    
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Limited Package     3,300
Navigation system     1,400
Sunroof 1,047    
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Floor mats 68    
Rear spoiler 338    
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Navigation system     1,250
Options (change) 2,735 2,950 7,650
Options (change) 2,473 2,635 6,822
Destination 675 750 750
Total Price $20,430 $28,800 $34,900
Total Invoice $19,482 $26,840 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,626
Model Year200920122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSEEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,430$28,800$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,005-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,430$24,795$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,280
Total Invoice$19,482$26,840$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-3,732-6,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,482$23,108$26,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,901

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSEEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,100$6,105$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,732-6,323

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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