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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: $22,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,159

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelTucsonOptima
TrimGLSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,650 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,821 $17,605
Popular Equipment Package 750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Floor mats 110 85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Popular Equipment Package 683  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248  
Floor mats 88 65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 1,135 2,400
Options (change) 1,019 1,964
Destination 895 590
Total Price $23,680 $22,090
Total Invoice $22,735 $20,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,453
Model Year20152006
ModelTucsonOptima
TrimGLSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,680$22,090
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,510$22,090
Total Invoice$22,735$20,159
Adjustments for Features-1,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,612$20,159

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelTucsonOptima
TrimGLSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,245$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelTucsonOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length173.2 in185.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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