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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: $21,040

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,175

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $20,195
Base Invoice $18,510 $19,349
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Floor mats   95
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 1,950 95
Options (change) 1,740 76
Destination 675 750
Total Price $22,520 $21,040
Total Invoice $20,925 $20,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123
Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,520$21,040
Adjustments for Features-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,845$21,040
Total Invoice$20,925$20,175
Adjustments for Features-6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,298$20,175

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6270

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.8 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%

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