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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,700 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,766 $17,605
Ultimate Package 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Floor mats 125 85
Rear spoiler 295 220
Leather Package   1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Ultimate Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248  
Floor mats 100 65
Rear spoiler 266 169
Leather Package   890
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 2,495 3,400
Options (change) 2,252 2,854
Destination 835 590
Total Price $25,030 $23,090
Total Invoice $23,853 $21,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,060
Model Year20162006
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,030$23,090
Adjustments for Features-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,975$23,090
Total Invoice$23,853$21,049
Adjustments for Features-3,8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,989$21,049

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelElantraOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,480$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8640

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.1 in185.8 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,818 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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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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