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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelVelosterOptima
TrimTurboEX
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,300 $20,690
Base Invoice $21,225 $19,255
Tech Package 2,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Floor mats 110  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Navigation system   1,200
Tech Package 2,484  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248  
Floor mats 88  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 4,085 4,475
Options (change) 3,760 3,940
Destination 810 675
Total Price $27,195 $25,840
Total Invoice $25,795 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $787
Model Year20142009
ModelVelosterOptima
TrimTurboEX
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$27,195$25,840
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,995$25,840
Total Invoice$25,795$23,870
Adjustments for Features-1,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,657$23,870

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModelVelosterOptima
TrimTurboEX
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side window (one side)$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $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 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModelVelosterOptima
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in
Length189.0 in
Width71.1 in
Height58.3 in
Curb Weight3,294 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 Turbo

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested92536%
Total Not Requested165064%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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