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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: $26,260

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $21,650
Base Invoice $28,380 $20,765
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 100
Premium Package   2,400
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 80
Premium Package   2,184
7-speed automated manual   1,034
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 480 3,775
Options (change) 400 3,439
Destination 895 835
Total Price $31,875 $26,260
Total Invoice $29,675 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,248
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,875$26,260
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$26,260
Total Invoice$29,675$25,039
Adjustments for Features-2,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,287$25,039

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaElantra
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,690$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182017
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?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested142545%

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