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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: $23,825

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $26,525
Base Invoice $18,510 $25,082
2.7L V6 1,005  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200  
Floor mats   125
2.7L V6 840  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 3,255 125
Options (change) 2,830 100
Destination 675 825
Total Price $23,825 $27,475
Total Invoice $22,015 $26,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,862
Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6185hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,825$27,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,825$25,225
Total Invoice$22,015$26,007
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,015$23,877

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,600$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,130

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length186.4 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in73.4 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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