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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $27,275
Base Invoice $19,255 $25,630
Premium Package 1,300 2,050
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Floor mats   125
3.5L V6   1,950
Premium Package 1,160 1,907
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
2.7L V6 840  
Floor mats   100
3.5L V6   1,814
Options (change) 4,475 4,125
Options (change) 3,940 3,821
Destination 675 825
Total Price $25,840 $32,225
Total Invoice $23,870 $30,276

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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: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,292
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$25,840$32,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$29,975
Total Invoice$23,870$30,276
Adjustments for Features0-2,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$28,162

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
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
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,675$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,114

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in184.1 in
Width71.1 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.078.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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