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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelSanta FeOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,220 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,495 $18,510
Floor mats 120  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Floor mats 96  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 120 3,155
Options (change) 96 2,740
Destination 725 675
Total Price $29,065 $23,725
Total Invoice $27,316 $21,925

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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: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,662
Model Year20082008
ModelSanta FeOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/60-16
Total Price$29,065$23,725
Adjustments for Features-1,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,225$23,725
Total Invoice$27,316$21,925
Adjustments for Features-1,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,587$21,925

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelSanta FeOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,090$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelSanta FeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length184.1 in186.4 in
Width74.4 in71.1 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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