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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: $22,425

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,026

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $1,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelTiburonOptimaOptima
TrimGTEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,925 $23,650 $26,800
Base Invoice $18,880 $22,095 $25,040
Limited Package 1,500   3,350
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package 1,179   3,250
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Navigation system     1,250
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 1,825 0 7,700
Options (change) 1,471 0 7,135
Destination 675 800 800
Total Price $22,425 $24,450 $35,300
Total Invoice $21,026 $22,895 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $477
Model Year200820132013
ModelTiburonOptimaOptima
TrimGTEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp V6200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,425$24,450$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,505-8,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,425$21,945$27,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,250
Total Invoice$21,026$22,895$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,346-7,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,026$20,549$25,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,855

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820132013
ModelTiburonOptimaOptima
TrimGTEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$4,950$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,346-7,571

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
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.3,224 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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3030100%

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