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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: $23,840

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,737

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $20,595
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $19,727
Premium Package 3,300     3,300    
Technology Package 2,400 2,350   2,400   2,100
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 70
Premium Tech Package     4,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           250
Premium Package 3,060     3,060    
Technology Package 2,230 2,185   2,230   1,911
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42 41
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 57
Premium Tech Package     4,270      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           226
Options (change) 5,830 2,480 4,730 5,830 130 2,470
Options (change) 5,399 2,294 4,379 5,399 109 2,235
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 775
Total Price $30,845 $35,455 $31,345 $34,355 $36,455 $23,840
Total Invoice $29,025 $32,934 $29,337 $32,144 $34,074 $22,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,995
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,845$35,455$31,345$34,355$36,455$23,840
Adjustments for Features-3,500-4,450-3,775-4,475-5,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,345$31,005$27,570$29,880$30,630$23,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285$0
Total Invoice$29,025$32,934$29,337$32,144$34,074$22,737
Adjustments for Features-3,293-4,134-3,533-4,187-5,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,732$28,800$25,804$27,957$28,629$22,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,068$72$2,225$2,897$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,375$7,325$6,650$7,350$8,700$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$4,450$3,775$4,475$5,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,293-4,134-3,533-4,187-5,4450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested62519%
Total Not Requested275081%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested135030%
Total Not Requested320070%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested62519%
Total Not Requested265081%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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