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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelSanta FeOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $19,895
Base Invoice $25,556 $18,510
Floor mats 125  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Floor mats 100  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 125 2,150
Options (change) 100 1,900
Destination 795 675
Total Price $28,115 $22,720
Total Invoice $26,451 $21,085

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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: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,531
Model Year20112008
ModelSanta FeOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/60-16
Total Price$28,115$22,720
Adjustments for Features-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,165$22,720
Total Invoice$26,451$21,085
Adjustments for Features-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,616$21,085

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelSanta FeOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
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$3,475$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8350

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,689 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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