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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelVelosterOptima
TrimTurboEX
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,600 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,505 $17,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Tech Package 2,700  
Floor mats 110 85
Leather Package   1,000
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248  
Tech Package 2,484  
Floor mats 88 65
Leather Package   890
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 3,085 2,100
Options (change) 2,820 1,834
Destination 825 590
Total Price $26,510 $21,790
Total Invoice $25,150 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,275
Model Year20152006
ModelVelosterOptima
TrimTurboEX
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18205/60-15
Total Price$26,510$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,510$21,790
Total Invoice$25,150$20,029
Adjustments for Features-2,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,304$20,029

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelVelosterOptima
TrimTurboEX
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side window (one side)$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$6,100$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelVelosterOptima
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in
Length185.8 in
Width71.5 in
Height55.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested32513%
Total Not Requested225087%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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