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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: $19,675

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,375

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $3,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelOptimaOptimaTucson
TrimLXEXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $21,450
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $20,633
Stability control 650 650  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395    
Rear spoiler 200 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Floor mats     110
Stability control 580 580  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Rear spoiler 160 160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
Floor mats     88
Options (change) 2,245 850 385
Options (change) 1,890 740 336
Destination 675 675 875
Total Price $19,675 $21,420 $22,710
Total Invoice $18,375 $19,925 $21,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,897
Model Year200820082014
ModelOptimaOptimaTucson
TrimLXEXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4162hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$19,675$21,420$22,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,675$18,720$21,115
Cost Above Minimum$955$0$0
Total Invoice$18,375$19,925$21,844
Adjustments for Features0-2,512-1,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,375$17,413$20,310
Cost Above Minimum$962$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year200820082014
ModelOptimaOptimaTucson
TrimLXEXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,375$4,075$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,512-1,534

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaTucson
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in173.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,232 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.855.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson GLS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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