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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: $23,140

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,086

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,195 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $19,349 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Premium Package 2,100 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Floor mats 95        
Navigation system   1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Technology Package         5,350
Premium Package 1,911 2,635 2,635 2,635  
Floor mats 76        
Navigation system   1,250 1,250 1,250  
Premium Technology Package         4,780
Options (change) 2,195 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 1,987 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780
Destination 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $23,140 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $22,086 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,760
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,140$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-2,650-3,275-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$25,650$27,550$28,325$28,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675$2,675
Total Invoice$22,086$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,464-2,465-3,046-3,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,086$23,846$25,625$26,349$26,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,779$2,503$2,475

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through    $100
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 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,375$6,025$6,025$6,650$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$2,650$3,275$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,464-2,465-3,046-3,229

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length178.3 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested62520%
Total Not Requested248080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested62520%
Total Not Requested248080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested238079%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested212533%
Total Not Requested433067%

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