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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: $20,655

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,710

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $16,570
Base Invoice $18,045 $15,909
Rear spoiler 200 375
Sunroof 800 1,150
Leather seating surfaces 600 800
Convenience Package 700  
Floor mats   85
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler 160 338
Sunroof 715 1,047
Leather seating surfaces 535 728
Convenience Package 625  
Floor mats   68
4-speed automatic   945
Options (change) 2,300 3,410
Options (change) 2,035 3,126
Destination 640 675
Total Price $22,335 $20,655
Total Invoice $20,720 $19,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $314
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,335$20,655
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,585$20,655
Total Invoice$20,720$19,710
Adjustments for Features-6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,024$19,710

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,925$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length186.4 in177.4 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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