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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $23,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelOptimaOptimaEquusEquus
TrimSXSX LimitedSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $59,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $55,134 $61,644
Premium Technology Package 4,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Cargo net 50 50    
Premium Technology Package 4,380      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Cargo net 42 42    
Options (change) 5,200 400 0 0
Options (change) 4,713 333 0 0
Destination 850 850 900 900
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $59,900 $66,900
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $56,034 $62,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Equus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,953
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelOptimaOptimaEquusEquus
TrimSXSX LimitedSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4429hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10608, 17608, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$35,990$37,290$59,900$66,900
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,905-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$36,990$55,995$59,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,750
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$56,034$62,544
Adjustments for Features0-279-3,653-6,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,428$34,339$52,381$55,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0$3,474

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelOptimaOptimaEquusEquus
TrimSXSX LimitedSignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, right second row seat   $100
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, right second row seat   $150
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 legrest, right second row seat   $500
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,100$7,400$11,005$14,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,905$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-3,653-6,689

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaEquus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in119.9 in
Length191.1 in203.1 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested155031%
Total Not Requested345069%

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