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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelSanta FeOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,395 $19,895
Base Invoice $22,858 $18,510
Sunroof 850  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Sunroof 784  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 850 1,950
Options (change) 784 1,740
Destination 600 675
Total Price $25,845 $22,520
Total Invoice $24,242 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,139
Model Year20062008
ModelSanta FeOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16205/60-16
Total Price$25,845$22,520
Adjustments for Features-1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,655$22,520
Total Invoice$24,242$20,925
Adjustments for Features-1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,064$20,925

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelSanta FeOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1780

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelSanta FeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length177.2 in186.4 in
Width72.7 in71.1 in
Height66.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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