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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: $31,645

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSonataOptima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,795 $25,700
Base Invoice $24,383 $24,020
Premium Package 5,000  
Floor mats 100  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Premium Package 4,550  
Floor mats 81  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 5,100 5,350
Options (change) 4,631 4,780
Destination 750 750
Total Price $31,645 $31,800
Total Invoice $29,764 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,887
Model Year20112012
ModelSonataOptima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,645$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$30,000
Total Invoice$29,764$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,764$27,877

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelSonataOptima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$1,425$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,673

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelSonataOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.0 in
Length189.8 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested387582%
Total Not Requested87518%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested412564%
Total Not Requested233036%

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