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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,525

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $22,470
Base Invoice $18,510 $21,035
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
2.7L V6 1,005  
3.3L V6   1,700
Floor mats   85
Sunroof   900
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
2.7L V6 840  
3.3L V6   1,572
Floor mats   68
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 2,955 2,685
Options (change) 2,580 2,459
Destination 675 675
Total Price $23,525 $25,830
Total Invoice $21,765 $24,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,147
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$23,525$25,830
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,525$25,555
Total Invoice$21,765$24,169
Adjustments for Features0-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,765$23,912

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Total Value of Features$1,125$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.4 in
Length186.4 in188.9 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.3 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%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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