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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: $25,120

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,753

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $1,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelTucsonOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,670 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $21,447 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
2.7L V6 1,250        
Bluetooth cell phone link 325        
Floor mats 150        
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
2.7L V6 1,168        
Bluetooth cell phone link 292        
Floor mats 121        
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 1,725 2,950 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 1,581 2,635 2,635 2,635 0
Destination 725 750 750 750 750
Total Price $25,120 $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $26,450
Total Invoice $23,753 $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Tucson Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $172
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelTucsonOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$25,120$26,900$28,800$30,200$26,450
Adjustments for Features-2,530-4,155-4,155-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,590$22,745$24,645$25,420$26,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675$3,705
Total Invoice$23,753$25,060$26,840$28,145$24,770
Adjustments for Features-2,392-3,871-3,872-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,361$21,189$22,968$23,690$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,779$2,501$3,581

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelTucsonOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$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$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
Media drive, small $5$5$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $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$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, passenger 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$5,705$7,330$7,330$7,955$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$4,155$4,155$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,392-3,871-3,872-4,4550

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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