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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $28,220
Base Invoice $18,510 $26,495
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 200  
Floor mats   120
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
2.7L V6 840  
Rear spoiler 160  
Floor mats   96
Options (change) 3,155 120
Options (change) 2,740 96
Destination 675 725
Total Price $23,725 $29,065
Total Invoice $21,925 $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: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,662
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$23,725$29,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$27,225
Total Invoice$21,925$27,316
Adjustments for Features0-1,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$25,587

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,729

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in184.1 in
Width71.1 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,846 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.834.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.878.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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