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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: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $19,895
Base Invoice $20,218 $18,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Floor mats 95  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Floor mats 76  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 345 1,950
Options (change) 302 1,740
Destination 795 675
Total Price $22,255 $22,520
Total Invoice $21,315 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $366
Model Year20132008
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,255$22,520
Adjustments for Features-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,230$22,520
Total Invoice$21,315$20,925
Adjustments for Features-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,291$20,925

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132008
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,050$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-240

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132008
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in186.4 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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