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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: $19,800

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,948

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $17,113 $19,620 $20,370
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85    
Premium Package     2,000
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 68    
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 1,235 0 2,000
Options (change) 1,115 0 1,790
Destination 720 695 695
Total Price $19,800 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $18,948 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126
Model Year201020102010
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$19,800$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,800$20,365$21,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,280
Total Invoice$18,948$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,241-2,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,948$19,074$20,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$979

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102010
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$3,400$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,241-2,802

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length177.4 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,747 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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