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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: $22,425

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $60

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $762

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,250 $19,895
Base Invoice $19,406 $18,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Floor mats 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Rear spoiler   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248  
Floor mats 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 938  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 1,400 1,855
Options (change) 1,286 1,580
Destination 835 675
Total Price $22,485 $22,425
Total Invoice $21,527 $20,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $781
Model Year20162008
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,485$22,425
Adjustments for Features0-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,485$22,405
Total Invoice$21,527$20,765
Adjustments for Features0-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,527$20,746

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,355$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.1 in186.4 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,287 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%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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