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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeOptima
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $33,800 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,490 $31,814 $24,760
Premium Package 3,550   2,950
Technology Package 4,000    
Floor mats 135 135  
Technology Package   4,850  
AC power outlet   0  
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package 3,231   2,635
Technology Package 3,640    
Floor mats 107 107  
Technology Package   4,414  
AC power outlet   0  
Navigation system     1,250
Options (change) 7,685 4,985 4,350
Options (change) 6,978 4,521 3,885
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $38,460 $39,660 $31,600
Total Invoice $36,343 $37,210 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,239
Model Year201420142012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeOptima
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$38,460$39,660$31,600
Adjustments for Features-3,925-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,535$34,985$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$36,343$37,210$29,395
Adjustments for Features-3,709-4,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,634$32,824$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeOptima
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,375$8,125$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$4,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,709-4,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
ModelSanta FeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.0 in
Length193.1 in190.7 in
Width74.2 in72.1 in
Height66.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested105038%
Total Not Requested170062%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested270069%
Total Not Requested120031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested320070%
Total Not Requested135030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested257586%
Total Not Requested43014%

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