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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: $25,290

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $8,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,140

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $7,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $21,800
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $20,906
Premium Package 3,300   2,250
Technology Package 2,300    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 105
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Premium Package 3,059   2,048
Technology Package 2,129    
Cargo net 42 42 41
Cargo tray 67 67 84
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 5,730 130 2,655
Options (change) 5,297 109 2,399
Destination 800 800 835
Total Price $34,030 $36,230 $25,290
Total Invoice $31,860 $33,872 $24,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,030$36,230$25,290
Adjustments for Features-3,600-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,430$31,280$25,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,860$33,872$24,140
Adjustments for Features-3,370-4,6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,490$29,244$24,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$754$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,025$7,375$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,370-4,6280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142018
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in179.9 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested280085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

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