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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: $18,975

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,330

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $1,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelOptimaElantraElantra
TrimEXGLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $16,895 $17,845
Base Invoice $17,605 $16,385 $17,113
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 85 85
Rear spoiler 220 375 375
2.7L V6 1,300    
Sunroof   900 1,150
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 68 68
Rear spoiler 169 338 338
2.7L V6 1,020    
Sunroof   819 1,047
Options (change) 2,400 1,360 1,610
Options (change) 1,964 1,225 1,453
Destination 590 720 720
Total Price $22,090 $18,975 $20,175
Total Invoice $20,159 $18,330 $19,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,605
Model Year200620102010
ModelOptimaElantraElantra
TrimEXGLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG26/34 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6172, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$22,090$18,975$20,175
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,190$18,975$18,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$20,159$18,330$19,286
Adjustments for Features-8210-1,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,338$18,330$17,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$597$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200620102010
ModelOptimaElantraElantra
TrimEXGLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$2,650$1,750$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-8210-1,553

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062010
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
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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