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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: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelSonataOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,400 $19,895
Base Invoice $25,896 $18,510
Floor mats 125  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Floor mats 100  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 125 4,355
Options (change) 100 3,830
Destination 885 675
Total Price $28,410 $24,925
Total Invoice $26,881 $23,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $744
Model Year20182008
ModelSonataOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,410$24,925
Adjustments for Features-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,110$24,925
Total Invoice$26,881$23,015
Adjustments for Features-3,1220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,759$23,015

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelSonataOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,275$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1220

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelSonataOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.1 in186.4 in
Width73.4 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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