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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: $8,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $7,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelVelosterOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,300 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $16,699 $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963
Tech Package 2,000          
Style Package 2,000          
Technology Package   2,300 700   2,300  
Premium Package   3,300     3,300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500      
Premium Tech Package       5,300    
Tech Package 1,840          
Style Package 1,840          
Technology Package   2,129 650   2,129  
Premium Package   3,059     3,059  
Panoramic sunroof     1,395      
Premium Tech Package       4,919    
Options (change) 4,000 5,600 2,200 5,300 5,600 0
Options (change) 3,680 5,188 2,045 4,919 5,188 0
Destination 775 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $22,075 $30,350 $34,995 $31,600 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $21,154 $28,417 $32,515 $29,596 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,792
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelVelosterOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 8?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$22,075$30,350$34,995$31,600$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,775-5,725-5,050-5,750-7,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$25,575$29,270$26,550$28,150$29,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,695$975$2,575$3,425
Total Invoice$21,154$28,417$32,515$29,596$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-4,471-5,319-4,730-5,385-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,154$23,946$27,196$24,866$26,366$27,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,250$920$2,420$3,177

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelVelosterOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Heated steering wheel $100$100  $100
Power rear side window (one side)$100     
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app$25     
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Second-row low console$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,100$6,875$7,825$7,150$7,850$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775$5,725$5,050$5,750$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,471-5,319-4,730-5,385-6,640

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelVelosterOptima
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in
Length190.7 in
Width72.1 in
Height57.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152594%
Total Not Requested1006%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested75034%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested142542%
Total Not Requested195058%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested237552%
Total Not Requested217548%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested142544%
Total Not Requested185056%

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