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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: $19,800

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,948

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $17,845
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $17,113
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Sunroof     1,150
Floor mats     85
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Sunroof     1,047
Floor mats     68
Options (change) 2,270 2,100 1,235
Options (change) 2,025 1,875 1,115
Destination 675 675 720
Total Price $23,635 $23,915 $19,800
Total Invoice $21,955 $22,215 $18,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $290
Model Year200920092010
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,635$23,915$19,800
Adjustments for Features-2,925-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,710$21,290$19,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$21,955$22,215$18,948
Adjustments for Features-2,717-2,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,238$19,777$18,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200920092010
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$3,600$975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,717-2,4380

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092010
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length189.0 in177.4 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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