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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,337

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $28,220
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,495
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 120
Rear spoiler 220  
2.7L V6 1,300  
CD changer, remote 375  
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 96
Rear spoiler 169  
2.7L V6 1,020  
CD changer, remote 288  
Options (change) 3,775 120
Options (change) 3,142 96
Destination 590 725
Total Price $23,465 $29,065
Total Invoice $21,337 $27,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,042
Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-18
Total Price$23,465$29,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,465$25,940
Total Invoice$21,337$27,316
Adjustments for Features0-2,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,337$24,379

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,750$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,937

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in184.1 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height55.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,846 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.634.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.678.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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