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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: $25,030

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,853

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $21,700
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $20,766
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         275
Ultimate Package         1,800
Floor mats         125
Rear spoiler         295
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         248
Ultimate Package         1,638
Floor mats         100
Rear spoiler         266
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350 2,495
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780 2,252
Destination 750 750 750 750 835
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800 $25,030
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550 $23,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,741
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H145hp 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$25,030
Adjustments for Features-770-770-1,395-1,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,530$29,430$30,205$30,205$25,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550$23,853
Adjustments for Features-716-716-1,298-1,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,594$27,374$28,097$28,068$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$2,503$2,474$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012201220122016
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 
Remote app    $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150   
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
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$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive, small    $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
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 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,950$5,575$5,775$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$770$1,395$1,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-716-716-1,298-1,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in179.1 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,774 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-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested62520%
Total Not Requested248080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested238079%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
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-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested182528%
Total Not Requested463072%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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