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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: $22,255

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,880

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,218 $17,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Floor mats 95 85
Leather Package   1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Floor mats 76 65
Leather Package   890
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 345 3,180
Options (change) 302 2,685
Destination 795 590
Total Price $22,255 $22,870
Total Invoice $21,315 $20,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,337
Model Year20132006
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,255$22,870
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,405$22,870
Total Invoice$21,315$20,880
Adjustments for Features-1,7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,543$20,880

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132006
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7720

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132006
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in185.8 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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