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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: $20,175

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,286

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $17,845
Base Invoice $18,510 $17,113
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200 375
Floor mats   85
Sunroof   1,150
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160 338
Floor mats   68
Sunroof   1,047
Options (change) 2,150 1,610
Options (change) 1,900 1,453
Destination 675 720
Total Price $22,720 $20,175
Total Invoice $21,085 $19,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,720$20,175
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,670$20,175
Total Invoice$21,085$19,286
Adjustments for Features-1,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,183$19,286

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Total Value of Features$3,450$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082010
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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