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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,560

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,694

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $1,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaElantra Touring
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,895 $19,495
Base Invoice $18,510 $18,687
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200 195
Floor mats   95
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160 156
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 2,150 290
Options (change) 1,900 232
Destination 675 775
Total Price $22,720 $20,560
Total Invoice $21,085 $19,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138
Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaElantra Touring
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine162hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,720$20,560
Adjustments for Features-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,370$20,560
Total Invoice$21,085$19,694
Adjustments for Features-1,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,832$19,694

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaElantra Touring
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,500$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaElantra Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in176.2 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,937 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.865.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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