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Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $2,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelVelosterOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,300 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $16,699 $19,620 $20,370
Style Package 2,000    
Tech Package 2,000    
Navigation system   1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,200 2,000
Style Package 1,840    
Tech Package 1,840    
Navigation system   1,075 1,075
Premium Package   1,960 1,790
Options (change) 4,000 3,400 3,200
Options (change) 3,680 3,035 2,865
Destination 775 695 695
Total Price $22,075 $25,090 $25,870
Total Invoice $21,154 $23,350 $23,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $451
Model Year201220102010
ModelVelosterOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 8360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$22,075$25,090$25,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$23,215$24,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$21,154$23,350$23,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-1,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,154$21,605$22,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$637

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220102010
ModelVelosterOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side window (one side)$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,300$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,745-1,688

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelVelosterOptima
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in
Length189.0 in
Width71.1 in
Height58.3 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22510%
Total Not Requested195090%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

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