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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,800
Base Invoice $19,255 $20,906
Premium Package 1,300 2,250
Convenience Package 970  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Navigation system 1,200  
Floor mats   125
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
Premium Package 1,160 2,048
Convenience Package 865  
2.7L V6 840  
Navigation system 1,075  
Floor mats   100
7-speed automated manual   1,034
Illuminated door sill trim plates   226
Options (change) 4,475 3,725
Options (change) 3,940 3,408
Destination 675 835
Total Price $25,840 $26,360
Total Invoice $23,870 $25,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $462
Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,840$26,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$24,535
Total Invoice$23,870$25,149
Adjustments for Features0-1,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$23,408

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,375$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,741

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in179.9 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.4 ft3

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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
Hyundai Elantra Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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