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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: $21,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,315

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $20,595
Base Invoice $19,620 $19,727
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Floor mats   95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 0 345
Options (change) 0 302
Destination 695 775
Total Price $21,690 $21,715
Total Invoice $20,315 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $202
Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,690$21,715
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,690$21,415
Total Invoice$20,315$20,804
Adjustments for Features0-287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,315$20,517

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$2,250$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-287

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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