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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: $19,675

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,375

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelTucsonOptimaOptima
TrimGLLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,215 $15,810 $18,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Floor mats 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Stability control   650 650
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,395  
Rear spoiler   200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Floor mats 80    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Stability control   580 580
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,150  
Rear spoiler   160 160
Options (change) 1,350 2,245 850
Options (change) 1,256 1,890 740
Destination 795 675 675
Total Price $21,040 $19,675 $21,420
Total Invoice $20,266 $18,375 $19,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,256
Model Year201120082008
ModelTucsonOptimaOptima
TrimGLLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine165hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$21,040$19,675$21,420
Adjustments for Features-6200-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,420$19,675$18,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$0
Total Invoice$20,266$18,375$19,925
Adjustments for Features-5970-2,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,669$18,375$17,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$962$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120082008
ModelTucsonOptimaOptima
TrimGLLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,520$1,900$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-5970-2,512

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelTucsonOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length173.2 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,139 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.7 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		55.8 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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