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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaTucson
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $22,245
Base Invoice $18,510 $20,577
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Floor mats   125
Sunroof   900
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Floor mats   77
Sunroof   810
Options (change) 1,950 1,025
Options (change) 1,740 887
Destination 675 600
Total Price $22,520 $23,870
Total Invoice $20,925 $22,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $557
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaTucson
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/60-16
Total Price$22,520$23,870
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$23,240
Total Invoice$20,925$22,064
Adjustments for Features0-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,925$21,482

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaTucson
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaTucson
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.5 in
Length186.4 in170.3 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.865.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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