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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaElantraElantra
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $21,800 $22,100
Base Invoice $17,605 $20,906 $21,078
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295  
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   239  
Options (change) 1,880 420 125
Options (change) 1,665 339 100
Destination 590 835 835
Total Price $21,570 $23,055 $23,060
Total Invoice $19,860 $22,080 $22,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,069
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaElantraElantra
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$21,570$23,055$23,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$21,230$19,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0
Total Invoice$19,860$22,080$22,013
Adjustments for Features0-1,748-3,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$20,332$18,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,541$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaElantraElantra
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$5,000$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,748-3,222

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in179.9 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height55.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.4 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 Sport

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

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