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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: $17,190

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $7,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011202020202020
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLSLXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,945 $23,390 $24,890 $26,390
Popular Equipment Package 1,250      
Cargo tray 70 80 80 80
Cargo mat 80 95 95 95
Floor mats 95 135 135 135
Popular Equipment Package 1,138      
Cargo tray 57 67 67 67
Cargo mat 64 78 78 78
Floor mats 76 108 108 108
Options (change) 1,495 310 310 310
Options (change) 1,335 253 253 253
Destination 750 965 965 965
Total Price $17,190 $24,665 $26,165 $27,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra GLS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,595
Model Year2011202020202020
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLSLXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4185hp I4185hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/65-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$17,190$24,665$26,165$27,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,205-4,130-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,190$21,460$22,035$24,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$3,100

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011202020202020
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGLSLXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$395$3,600$4,525$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205$4,130$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158-192-137

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112020
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,661 lb.3,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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