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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: $20,530

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,608

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $17,020
Base Invoice $19,620 $16,334
Floor mats   85
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,150
4-speed automatic   800
Floor mats   68
Leather seating surfaces   728
Sunroof   1,047
4-speed automatic   756
Options (change) 0 2,835
Options (change) 0 2,599
Destination 695 675
Total Price $21,690 $20,530
Total Invoice $20,315 $19,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $543
Model Year20102009
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,690$20,530
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,515$20,530
Total Invoice$20,315$19,608
Adjustments for Features-1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,151$19,608

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102009
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 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 door panel trim $250
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$2,375$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102009
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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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