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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: $20,650

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,699

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSESEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $17,113 $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Sunroof 1,150          
Bluetooth cell phone link 325          
Cargo tray 70 80 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 80 95   95 95  
Floor mats 85 135        
Rear spoiler 375          
Panoramic sunroof   1,000        
Premium Package     2,300      
Sunroof 1,047          
Bluetooth cell phone link 292          
Cargo tray 57 67 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 64 78   78 78  
Floor mats 68 108        
Rear spoiler 338          
Panoramic sunroof   932        
Premium Package     2,088      
Options (change) 2,085 1,310 2,380 175 175 80
Options (change) 1,866 1,185 2,155 145 145 67
Destination 720 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $20,650 $25,705 $28,875 $32,060 $31,361 $31,475
Total Invoice $19,699 $24,732 $26,952 $29,792 $28,864 $29,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,353
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSESEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,650$25,705$28,875$32,060$31,361$31,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-5,250-3,575-3,425-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,650$23,255$23,625$28,485$27,936$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370$5,230$4,681$1,170
Total Invoice$19,699$24,732$26,952$29,792$28,864$29,342
Adjustments for Features0-2,357-4,900-3,322-3,152-6,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,699$22,375$22,052$26,470$25,712$22,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$0$4,418$3,660$718

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSESEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack    $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125     
HD radio   $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50     
Navigation system   $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic information   $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100 
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
LED headlights     $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
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$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$5,750$8,550$6,875$6,725$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$5,250$3,575$3,425$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,357-4,900-3,322-3,152-6,572

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima S

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

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