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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: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelSanta FeOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,556 $23,455 $24,760
Premium Package 2,050 2,950 2,950
Floor mats 125    
3.5L V6 1,950    
Navigation system   1,400 1,400
Premium Package 1,907 2,635 2,635
Floor mats 100    
3.5L V6 1,814    
Navigation system   1,250 1,250
Options (change) 4,125 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 3,821 3,885 3,885
Destination 795 750 750
Total Price $32,115 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $30,172 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,082
Model Year201120122012
ModelSanta FeOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,115$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features00-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,115$30,200$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$30,172$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features00-581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,172$28,090$28,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$724

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120122012
ModelSanta FeOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,950$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments00-581

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelSanta FeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length184.1 in190.7 in
Width74.4 in72.1 in
Height67.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested268086%

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 seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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