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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $65

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $21,650
Base Invoice $17,605 $20,719
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 125
Rear spoiler 220 295
2.7L V6 1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 100
Rear spoiler 169 266
2.7L V6 1,020  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248
Options (change) 3,400 695
Options (change) 2,854 614
Destination 590 810
Total Price $23,090 $23,155
Total Invoice $21,049 $22,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $603
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6145hp 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$23,090$23,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$21,380
Total Invoice$21,049$22,143
Adjustments for Features0-1,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$20,446

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Rearview camera $200
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 
Sunroof$900 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,525$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,697

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in179.1 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,818 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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