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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,800 $20,690
Base Invoice $20,906 $19,255
Premium Package 2,250 1,300
Floor mats 125  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Package 2,048 1,160
Floor mats 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226  
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 3,725 4,475
Options (change) 3,408 3,940
Destination 835 675
Total Price $26,360 $25,840
Total Invoice $25,149 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $462
Model Year20182009
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,360$25,840
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,535$25,840
Total Invoice$25,149$23,870
Adjustments for Features-1,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,408$23,870

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelElantraOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.9 in189.0 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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