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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: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $9,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $9,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelOptimaOptimaSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEX TurboSXSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $36,894 $37,156
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400    
Floor mats     150 150
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250    
Floor mats     121 121
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 150 150
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 121 121
Destination 750 750 950 950
Total Price $30,200 $31,600 $39,950 $40,650
Total Invoice $28,090 $29,395 $37,965 $38,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,458
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelOptimaOptimaSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEX TurboSXSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$30,200$31,600$39,950$40,650
Adjustments for Features0-625-5,700-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,200$30,975$34,250$34,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$700
Total Invoice$28,090$29,395$37,965$38,227
Adjustments for Features0-581-5,417-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,090$28,814$32,548$32,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$724$0$319

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelOptimaOptimaSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEX TurboSXSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,850$8,925$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$5,700$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-5,417-5,360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in193.1 in
Width72.1 in74.2 in
Height57.3 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in40.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.440.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.480.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested257583%
Total Not Requested53017%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested257586%
Total Not Requested43014%

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