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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: $17,915

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $6,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimGLSLXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,345 $22,990 $24,990
Comfort Package 1,250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 70 80 80
Cargo mat 80 95 95
Floor mats 95 135 135
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Comfort Package 1,138    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Cargo net 41 42 42
Cargo tray 57 67 67
Cargo mat 64 78 78
Floor mats 76 108 108
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 1,795 710 710
Options (change) 1,602 586 586
Destination 775 925 925
Total Price $17,915 $24,625 $26,625

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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: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,018
Model Year201220192019
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimGLSLXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4185hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/65-16235/45-18
Total Price$17,915$24,625$26,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,205-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,915$21,420$22,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220192019
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimGLSLXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$395$3,600$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-197-234

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122019
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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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