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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,310

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $7,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,239

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $6,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $21,800
Base Invoice $28,380 $20,906
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 105
Universal garage door opener 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats   125
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 84
Universal garage door opener 291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   239
7-speed automated manual   1,034
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 480 1,675
Options (change) 400 1,498
Destination 895 835
Total Price $31,875 $24,310
Total Invoice $29,675 $23,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,745
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,875$24,310
Adjustments for Features-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,910$24,310
Total Invoice$29,675$23,239
Adjustments for Features-3,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,984$23,239

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in179.9 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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