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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: $20,510

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,546

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $25,440 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $16,334 $23,755 $25,023 $33,481
Sunroof 1,150      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo mat 80      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler 375      
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Sunroof 1,047      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo mat 64      
Floor mats 68      
Rear spoiler 338      
Leather seating surfaces 728      
Options (change) 2,815 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,537 0 0 0
Destination 675 895 895 895
Total Price $20,510 $26,335 $27,750 $36,985
Total Invoice $19,546 $24,650 $25,918 $34,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,881
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,510$26,335$27,750$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-2,450-10,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,510$23,960$25,300$26,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,340$2,325
Total Invoice$19,546$24,650$25,918$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-2,223-2,288-9,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,546$22,427$23,630$24,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,203$2,004

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 $125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,400$4,775$4,850$13,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$2,450$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,223-2,288-9,945

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length177.4 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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