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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: $26,515

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,274

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $3,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimSXSX LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $21,800
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $20,906
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 105
Premium Package     2,250
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats     125
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 41
Cargo tray 67 67 84
Premium Package     2,048
7-speed automated manual     1,034
Floor mats     100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 480 480 3,880
Options (change) 400 400 3,533
Destination 850 850 835
Total Price $31,270 $37,370 $26,515
Total Invoice $29,115 $34,685 $25,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,757
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimSXSX LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,270$37,370$26,515
Adjustments for Features-90-5,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,180$32,330$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,115$34,685$25,274
Adjustments for Features-84-4,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,031$30,007$25,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$976$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimSXSX LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,165$9,115$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$5,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-4,6780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162018
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in179.9 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested127562%
Total Not Requested77538%

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