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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Equus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Equus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $40,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $38,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaEquusEquus
TrimEXSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $61,500 $68,750
Base Invoice $17,605 $57,454 $64,197
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
CD changer, remote 375    
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
CD changer, remote 288    
Options (change) 2,255 0 0
Options (change) 1,953 0 0
Destination 590 950 950
Total Price $21,945 $62,450 $69,700
Total Invoice $20,148 $58,404 $65,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Equus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,005
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaEquusEquus
TrimEXSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4429hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6598, 17598, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$21,945$62,450$69,700
Adjustments for Features0-13,100-16,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$49,350$52,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,525
Total Invoice$20,148$58,404$65,147
Adjustments for Features0-12,251-15,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$46,153$49,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,268

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaEquusEquus
TrimEXSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation, 3 years $500$500
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,225$15,325$19,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,100$16,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,251-15,726

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaEquus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in119.9 in
Length185.8 in203.1 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height55.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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