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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,430

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelElantraSorentoSorento
TrimSEEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,020 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $16,334 $26,490 $31,125
Sunroof 1,150    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Floor mats 85 115 115
Rear spoiler 375    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Premium Package   3,300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Sunroof 1,047    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Floor mats 68 95 95
Rear spoiler 338    
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Premium Package   2,945  
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 2,735 3,415 1,615
Options (change) 2,473 3,040 1,435
Destination 675 800 800
Total Price $20,430 $32,165 $35,565
Total Invoice $19,482 $30,330 $33,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,903
Model Year200920122012
ModelElantraSorentoSorento
TrimSEEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$20,430$32,165$35,565
Adjustments for Features0-6,305-7,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,430$25,860$27,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840
Total Invoice$19,482$30,330$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-5,945-7,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,482$24,385$25,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920122012
ModelElantraSorentoSorento
TrimSEEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,600$7,905$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,305$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,945-7,377

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092012
ModelElantraSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in183.9 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.272.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested235068%

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