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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: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaTucson
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $22,670
Base Invoice $18,510 $21,447
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
2.7L V6   1,250
Floor mats   150
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
2.7L V6   1,168
Floor mats   121
Options (change) 1,950 1,400
Options (change) 1,740 1,289
Destination 675 725
Total Price $22,520 $24,795
Total Invoice $20,925 $23,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,703
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaTucson
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/60-16
Total Price$22,520$24,795
Adjustments for Features0-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$23,915
Total Invoice$20,925$23,461
Adjustments for Features0-833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,925$22,628

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082009
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Satellite radio $200
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-833

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082009
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 player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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