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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelElantraElantraOptima
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,800 $22,100 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,906 $21,078 $17,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295    
Floor mats 125 125 85
Leather Package     1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 239    
Floor mats 100 100 65
Leather Package     890
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 420 125 1,880
Options (change) 339 100 1,665
Destination 835 835 590
Total Price $23,055 $23,060 $21,570
Total Invoice $22,080 $22,013 $19,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,069
Model Year201820182006
ModelElantraElantraOptima
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4147hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17205/60-15
Total Price$23,055$23,060$21,570
Adjustments for Features-1,825-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,230$19,685$21,570
Cost Above Minimum$1,545$0$0
Total Invoice$22,080$22,013$19,860
Adjustments for Features-1,748-3,2220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,332$18,791$19,860
Cost Above Minimum$1,541$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182006
ModelElantraElantraOptima
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start via app $75 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Fog lights  $125
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,550$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,748-3,2220

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.9 in185.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,768 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft313.6 ft3

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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%

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