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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelSonataOptima
TrimLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,961 $17,605
Package 3 1,400  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
CD changer, remote   375
Package 3 1,278  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 1,400 2,255
Options (change) 1,278 1,953
Destination 600 590
Total Price $24,895 $21,945
Total Invoice $22,839 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,384
Model Year20062006
ModelSonataOptima
TrimLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/60-15
Total Price$24,895$21,945
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,470$21,945
Total Invoice$22,839$20,148
Adjustments for Features-1,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,532$20,148

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelSonataOptima
TrimLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelSonataOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length188.9 in185.8 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,254 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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