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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $190

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $20,690
Base Invoice $20,672 $19,255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Tech Package 1,200  
Floor mats 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248  
Tech Package 1,092  
Floor mats 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 938  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 2,600 3,470
Options (change) 2,378 3,100
Destination 825 675
Total Price $25,025 $24,835
Total Invoice $23,875 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $292
Model Year20152009
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,025$24,835
Adjustments for Features-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,445$24,835
Total Invoice$23,875$23,030
Adjustments for Features-5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,322$23,030

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152009
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Media drive, small$5 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,505$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5530

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152009
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.1 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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