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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: $21,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $76

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $20,595
Base Invoice $17,605 $19,727
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 95
2.7L V6 1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 76
2.7L V6 1,020  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Options (change) 3,180 345
Options (change) 2,685 302
Destination 590 775
Total Price $22,870 $21,715
Total Invoice $20,880 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,417
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,870$21,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$20,315
Total Invoice$20,880$20,804
Adjustments for Features0-1,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$19,463

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,150$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,341

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.8 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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