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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: $19,980

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,057

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $16,570
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $15,909
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Sunroof         1,150
Floor mats         85
Bluetooth cell phone link         325
Rear spoiler         375
Leather seating surfaces         800
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635    
Sunroof         1,047
Floor mats         68
Bluetooth cell phone link         292
Rear spoiler         338
Leather seating surfaces         728
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 2,735
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 2,635 0 2,473
Destination 750 750 750 750 675
Total Price $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $26,450 $19,980
Total Invoice $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $24,770 $19,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,016
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,900$28,800$30,200$26,450$19,980
Adjustments for Features-4,280-4,280-4,905-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,620$24,520$25,295$26,325$19,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$3,705$0
Total Invoice$25,060$26,840$28,145$24,770$19,057
Adjustments for Features-3,987-3,989-4,571-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,073$22,851$23,574$24,653$19,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,778$2,501$3,580$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire $150  $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  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive, small$5$5$5  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,030$7,030$7,655$2,875$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$4,280$4,905$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,987-3,989-4,571-1170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in177.4 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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