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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: $26,410

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,190

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $6,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimSXSX LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $21,800
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $20,906
SX Base Package 3,085    
Launch Edition 2,900    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Remote start 425 425  
Premium Package     2,250
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats     125
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
SX Base Package 2,842    
Launch Edition 2,665    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 41
Remote start 353 353  
Premium Package     2,048
7-speed automated manual     1,034
Floor mats     100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 6,810 825 3,775
Options (change) 6,193 686 3,449
Destination 895 895 835
Total Price $34,560 $37,810 $26,410
Total Invoice $32,111 $35,062 $25,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,492
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimSXSX LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,560$37,810$26,410
Adjustments for Features-3,690-6,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$31,345$26,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$32,111$35,062$25,190
Adjustments for Features-3,429-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,682$29,067$25,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201720172018
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$150$150 
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 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
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 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Manual height adjuster, driver 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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$10,440$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$6,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,429-5,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172018
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
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125Yes
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested120046%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested3009%
Total Not Requested295091%

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 app75Yes
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 Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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