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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: $28,870

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,150 $26,500 $25,700
Ultimate Package 4,350    
Floor mats 125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Premium Package   2,950  
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Ultimate Package 3,959    
Floor mats 100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226    
Premium Package   2,635  
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 4,725 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 4,285 3,885 4,780
Destination 995 750 750
Total Price $28,870 $31,600 $31,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,395
Model Year202020122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,870$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,170$31,600$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020122012
ModelElantraOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,775$5,075$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3110-186

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202012
ModelElantraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length181.9 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200049%
Total Not Requested207551%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested277543%
Total Not Requested368057%

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