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Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,095

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,523

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $4,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelTiburonTiburonOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTSEEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $20,995 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $16,923 $19,211 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 600 600 750 750 750 750
Total Price $19,095 $21,595 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $17,523 $19,811 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tiburon GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $628
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelTiburonTiburonOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTSEEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp V6172hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6200, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$19,095$21,595$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-850-4,565-4,565-5,215-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,095$20,745$19,385$21,285$22,035$23,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0$1,900$2,650$3,750
Total Invoice$17,523$19,811$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-780-4,274-4,275-4,882-3,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,523$19,031$18,151$19,930$20,628$21,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,508$0$1,779$2,477$3,515

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelTiburonTiburonOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTSEEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200    
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Sunroof $900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50     
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$1,610$2,460$6,175$6,175$6,825$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$4,565$4,565$5,215$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-780-4,274-4,275-4,882-3,104

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelTiburonOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.6 in110.0 in
Length173.0 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height52.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.4 ft3

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