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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: $25,830

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSonataOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $21,035 $23,455 $24,760
3.3L V6 1,700    
Floor mats 85    
Sunroof 900    
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
3.3L V6 1,572    
Floor mats 68    
Sunroof 819    
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Options (change) 2,685 2,950 2,950
Options (change) 2,459 2,635 2,635
Destination 675 750 750
Total Price $25,830 $28,800 $30,200
Total Invoice $24,169 $26,840 $28,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $523
Model Year200820122012
ModelSonataOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,830$28,800$30,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$26,495$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$24,169$26,840$28,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,148-2,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,169$24,692$25,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$722

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820122012
ModelSonataOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$3,500$5,805$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,148-2,731

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelSonataOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.0 in
Length188.9 in190.7 in
Width72.1 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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