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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Hyundai Kona Ultimate   
Difference: $2,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaKona
TrimSXHybridUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $27,400
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $26,170
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Technology Package   5,350  
Floor mats     125
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250    
Premium Technology Package   4,780  
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 4,350 5,350 125
Options (change) 3,885 4,780 100
Destination 750 750 950
Total Price $31,600 $31,800 $28,475
Total Invoice $29,395 $29,550 $27,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,821
Model Year201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaKona
TrimSXHybridUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,600$31,800$28,475
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$31,600$25,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$29,395$29,550$27,220
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$29,364$24,543
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaKona
TrimSXHybridUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,900$6,100$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,677

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaKona
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in164.0 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.445.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested217534%
Total Not Requested428066%

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