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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: $25,745

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,101

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSonataOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $26,800
Base Invoice $21,035 $25,040
3.3L V6 1,700  
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   2,950
3.3L V6 1,572  
Sunroof 819  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 2,600 2,950
Options (change) 2,391 2,635
Destination 675 800
Total Price $25,745 $30,550
Total Invoice $24,101 $28,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,620
Model Year20082013
ModelSonataOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,745$30,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,745$27,595
Total Invoice$24,101$28,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,101$25,721

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelSonataOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,754

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
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 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
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

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