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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: $17,575

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,277

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,140 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $15,715
Base Invoice $23,453 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $14,537
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 40
Technology Package   2,380      
Package 2         1,100
Cargo mat         70
Floor mats         80
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 35
Technology Package   2,212      
Package 2         1,023
Cargo mat         53
Floor mats         59
Options (change) 50 2,430 50 50 1,290
Options (change) 42 2,254 42 42 1,170
Destination 850 850 850 850 570
Total Price $26,040 $35,475 $30,840 $36,940 $17,575
Total Invoice $24,345 $32,960 $28,757 $34,327 $16,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,183
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/60-15
Total Price$26,040$35,475$30,840$36,940$17,575
Adjustments for Features-4,155-8,615-6,155-11,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,885$26,860$24,685$25,835$17,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,975$2,800$3,950$0
Total Invoice$24,345$32,960$28,757$34,327$16,277
Adjustments for Features-3,885-8,004-5,739-10,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,460$24,956$23,018$24,008$16,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,496$2,558$3,548$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 $125$125 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 $75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50   
Cargo mat$40 $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100 
App support $0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Surround sound $250 $250 
Traffic information $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0   
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog lights $125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests$100 $100$100 
Heated front seats $200   
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,990$11,450$8,990$13,940$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$8,615$6,155$11,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,885-8,004-5,739-10,3190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in102.7 in
Length191.1 in178.1 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

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

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