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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $24,395
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,858
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Sunroof   850
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Sunroof   784
Options (change) 1,950 850
Options (change) 1,740 784
Destination 675 600
Total Price $22,520 $25,845
Total Invoice $20,925 $24,242

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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: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,139
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7218, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/70-16
Total Price$22,520$25,845
Adjustments for Features0-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$25,655
Total Invoice$20,925$24,242
Adjustments for Features0-178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,925$24,064

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$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 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-178

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.1 in
Length186.4 in177.2 in
Width71.1 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft330.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.877.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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