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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: $23,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $20,595
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $19,727
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Premium Technology Package       5,350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         250
Technology Package         2,100
Floor mats         95
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Premium Technology Package       4,780  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         226
Technology Package         1,911
Floor mats         76
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350 2,445
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780 2,213
Destination 750 750 750 750 775
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800 $23,815
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550 $22,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,364
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800$23,815
Adjustments for Features-2,400-2,400-3,025-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,900$27,800$28,575$28,575$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550$22,715
Adjustments for Features-2,231-2,232-2,814-2,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,079$25,858$26,581$26,553$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,779$2,502$2,474$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,775$5,775$6,400$6,600$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$2,400$3,025$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,231-2,232-2,814-2,9970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested62520%
Total Not Requested248080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested62520%
Total Not Requested248080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested238079%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested237537%
Total Not Requested408063%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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