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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: $20,510

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,546

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXSXSX LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,440 $26,855 $36,090 $17,020
Base Invoice $23,755 $25,023 $33,481 $16,334
Sunroof       1,150
Cargo mat       80
Floor mats       85
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Rear spoiler       375
Leather seating surfaces       800
Sunroof       1,047
Cargo mat       64
Floor mats       68
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Rear spoiler       338
Leather seating surfaces       728
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,815
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,537
Destination 895 895 895 675
Total Price $26,335 $27,750 $36,985 $20,510
Total Invoice $24,650 $25,918 $34,376 $19,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,881
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXSXSX LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,335$27,750$36,985$20,510
Adjustments for Features-2,375-2,450-10,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,960$25,300$26,285$20,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,340$2,325$0
Total Invoice$24,650$25,918$34,376$19,546
Adjustments for Features-2,223-2,288-9,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,427$23,630$24,431$19,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,203$2,004$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2017201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXSXSX LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 $125 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights  $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,850$13,100$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$2,450$10,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,223-2,288-9,9450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172009
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in177.4 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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