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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: $25,830

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaSonata
TrimEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $22,470
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $21,035
Premium Package 2,950 2,950  
3.3L V6     1,700
Floor mats     85
Sunroof     900
Premium Package 2,635 2,635  
3.3L V6     1,572
Floor mats     68
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,685
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 2,459
Destination 750 750 675
Total Price $28,800 $30,200 $25,830
Total Invoice $26,840 $28,145 $24,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $523
Model Year201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaSonata
TrimEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4234hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$28,800$30,200$25,830
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,495$27,270$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$26,840$28,145$24,169
Adjustments for Features-2,148-2,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,692$25,414$24,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$722$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220122008
ModelOptimaOptimaSonata
TrimEX TurboSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$6,430$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,148-2,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.4 in
Length190.7 in188.9 in
Width72.1 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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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