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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaSonataSonata
TrimEXLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $18,510 $24,725 $26,345
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Floor mats   100 100
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Floor mats   80 80
Options (change) 1,950 100 100
Options (change) 1,740 80 80
Destination 675 775 775
Total Price $22,520 $27,320 $29,070
Total Invoice $20,925 $25,580 $27,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,736
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaSonataSonata
TrimEXLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,520$27,320$29,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$25,270$26,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$20,925$25,580$27,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,919-2,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,925$23,661$25,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,527

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaSonataSonata
TrimEXLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,025$4,075$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,919-2,012

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.0 in
Length186.4 in189.8 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.4 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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