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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: $22,515

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,099

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $2,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTiburonOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,925 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $18,880 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Limited Package 1,500      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Floor mats 90      
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Limited Package 1,179      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Floor mats 73      
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 1,915 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 1,544 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 675 750 750 750
Total Price $22,515 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $21,099 $23,970 $25,750 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,844
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTiburonOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$22,515$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,055-4,905-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,515$20,645$22,695$25,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$5,045
Total Invoice$21,099$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,715-4,576-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,099$19,255$21,174$24,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$4,795

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTiburonOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Media drive, small   $5
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,170$8,225$8,075$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,055$4,905$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,715-4,576-1,460

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
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 Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tiburon GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

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