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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: $20,415

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,471

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014201420142014
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $16,334 $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963
Sunroof 1,150          
Leather seating surfaces 800          
Bluetooth cell phone link 325          
Cargo tray 70 80 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 375          
Panoramic sunroof     1,500      
Sunroof 1,047          
Leather seating surfaces 728          
Bluetooth cell phone link 292          
Cargo tray 57 67 67 67 67 67
Rear spoiler 338          
Panoramic sunroof     1,395      
Options (change) 2,720 80 1,580 80 80 80
Options (change) 2,462 67 1,462 67 67 67
Destination 675 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $20,415 $24,830 $34,375 $26,380 $28,380 $36,180
Total Invoice $19,471 $23,296 $31,932 $24,744 $26,630 $33,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,418
Model Year200920142014201420142014
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$20,415$24,830$34,375$26,380$28,380$36,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-6,200-1,875-2,575-8,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,415$23,330$28,175$24,505$25,805$28,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,845$1,175$2,475$4,725
Total Invoice$19,471$23,296$31,932$24,744$26,630$33,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,407-5,759-1,759-2,416-7,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,471$21,889$26,173$22,985$24,214$26,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,284$1,096$2,325$4,344

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920142014201420142014
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25  $25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports  $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25  $25
HD radio  $50  $50
Navigation system  $600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  $25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Traffic information  $25  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,100$8,800$4,475$5,175$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$6,200$1,875$2,575$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,407-5,759-1,759-2,416-7,597

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092014
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length177.4 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 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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