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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: $24,805

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,616

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $20,218 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Technology Package 2,350        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250        
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 70 80 80 80 80
Cargo mat 80   95 95  
Floor mats 95        
Premium Package   2,300      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Technology Package 2,139        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226        
Cargo net 41 42 42 42 42
Cargo tray 57 67 67 67 67
Cargo mat 64   78 78  
Floor mats 76        
Premium Package   2,088      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Options (change) 2,895 2,780 575 575 480
Options (change) 2,603 2,488 478 478 400
Destination 795 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $24,805 $29,275 $32,460 $31,761 $31,875
Total Invoice $23,616 $27,285 $30,125 $29,197 $29,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,921
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,805$29,275$32,460$31,761$31,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-350-50-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,805$27,400$32,110$31,711$28,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,710$4,311$800
Total Invoice$23,616$27,285$30,125$29,197$29,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,748-325-46-3,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,616$25,537$29,800$29,151$26,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,263$3,614$717

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelElantraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system$600 $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$5,900$4,375$4,075$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$350$50$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,748-325-46-3,421

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
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 Weight2,662 lb.3,220 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 Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested42521%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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