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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: $26,515

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,274

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $3,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,800 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $20,906 $27,865 $33,435
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Premium Package 2,250    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 105 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
7-speed automated manual 1,034    
Premium Package 2,048    
Floor mats 100    
Cargo net 41 42 42
Cargo tray 84 67 67
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 3,880 480 480
Options (change) 3,533 400 400
Destination 835 850 850
Total Price $26,515 $31,270 $37,370
Total Invoice $25,274 $29,115 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,757
Model Year201820162016
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,515$31,270$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-90-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,515$31,180$32,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$25,274$29,115$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-84-4,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,274$29,031$30,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$976

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820162016
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,165$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84-4,678

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.9 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Total Requested127562%
Total Not Requested77538%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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