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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: $17,385

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,130

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXSXHybrid EXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $15,715
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $14,537
Package 2       1,100
Package 2       1,023
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,023
Destination 800 800 800 570
Total Price $24,450 $27,600 $32,750 $17,385
Total Invoice $22,895 $25,840 $30,355 $16,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,717
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXSXHybrid EXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17195/60-15
Total Price$24,450$27,600$32,750$17,385
Adjustments for Features-3,255-3,905-7,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$23,695$25,040$17,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$3,845$0
Total Invoice$22,895$25,840$30,355$16,130
Adjustments for Features-3,048-3,656-7,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,847$22,184$23,209$16,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,337$3,362$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXSXHybrid EXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist  $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50 
Media drive, small  $5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,550$7,200$11,005$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$3,905$7,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,048-3,656-7,1460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in102.7 in
Length190.7 in178.1 in
Width72.1 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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