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Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,170

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,774

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTucsonOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,070 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $21,821 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Floor mats 150      
Sunroof 950      
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Floor mats 121      
Sunroof 865      
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 1,425 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 1,278 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 675 750 750 750
Total Price $25,170 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $23,774 $23,970 $25,750 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,010
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTucsonOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$25,170$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features-2,175-3,495-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,995$22,205$24,255$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$5,045
Total Invoice$23,774$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features-2,054-3,260-3,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,720$20,710$22,629$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$4,800

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTucsonOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
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
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
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$5,855$7,175$7,025$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$3,495$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,054-3,260-3,1210

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelTucsonOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in110.0 in
Length170.3 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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