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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: $20,905

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,946

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $17,020
Base Invoice $17,605 $16,334
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 85
Rear spoiler 220 375
2.7L V6 1,300  
Sunroof   1,150
Leather seating surfaces   800
4-speed automatic   800
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 68
Rear spoiler 169 338
2.7L V6 1,020  
Sunroof   1,047
Leather seating surfaces   728
4-speed automatic   756
Options (change) 3,400 3,210
Options (change) 2,854 2,937
Destination 590 675
Total Price $23,090 $20,905
Total Invoice $21,049 $19,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,604
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,090$20,905
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$20,380
Total Invoice$21,049$19,946
Adjustments for Features0-501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$19,445

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-501

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length185.8 in177.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.2 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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