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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelSonataSonataOptima
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,445 $28,195 $20,690
Base Invoice $24,725 $26,345 $19,255
Navigation Package 2,200 2,200  
Floor mats 100 100  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Navigation system     1,200
Navigation Package 2,002 2,002  
Floor mats 80 80  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 3,470
Options (change) 2,082 2,082 3,100
Destination 775 775 675
Total Price $29,520 $31,270 $24,835
Total Invoice $27,582 $29,202 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,174
Model Year201220122009
ModelSonataSonataOptima
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4274hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$29,520$31,270$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1,475-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,045$29,695$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$27,582$29,202$23,030
Adjustments for Features-1,378-1,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,204$27,731$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,527$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122009
ModelSonataSonataOptima
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,050$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,378-1,4710

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelSonataOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.1 in
Length189.8 in189.0 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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