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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: $23,290

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,207

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $20,195
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $19,349
Premium Package 2,300       2,100
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 70
Cargo mat   95 95   80
Floor mats         95
Premium Package 2,088       1,911
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 57
Cargo mat   78 78   64
Floor mats         76
Options (change) 2,380 175 175 80 2,345
Options (change) 2,155 145 145 67 2,108
Destination 895 895 895 895 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $28,875 $32,060 $31,361 $31,475 $23,290
Total Invoice $26,952 $29,792 $28,864 $29,342 $22,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,085
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,875$32,060$31,361$31,475$23,290
Adjustments for Features-2,850-1,175-1,025-4,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,025$30,885$30,336$26,825$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$4,311$800$0
Total Invoice$26,952$29,792$28,864$29,342$22,207
Adjustments for Features-2,660-1,092-943-4,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,292$28,700$27,921$25,007$22,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$3,629$715$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $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  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,775$5,100$4,950$8,575$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$1,175$1,025$4,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,660-1,092-943-4,3350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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