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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: $25,170

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,774

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTucson
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $23,070
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $21,821
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Floor mats       150
Sunroof       950
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Floor mats       121
Sunroof       865
Options (change) 2,250 2,150 0 1,425
Options (change) 2,010 1,920 0 1,278
Destination 750 750 750 675
Total Price $25,700 $27,600 $27,250 $25,170
Total Invoice $23,970 $25,750 $25,510 $23,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,010
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTucson
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H173hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16235/60-16
Total Price$25,700$27,600$27,250$25,170
Adjustments for Features-3,495-3,3450-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,205$24,255$27,250$22,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$5,045$0
Total Invoice$23,970$25,750$25,510$23,774
Adjustments for Features-3,260-3,1210-2,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,710$22,629$25,510$21,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$4,800$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTucson
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Media drive, small  $5 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,175$7,025$3,680$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$3,345$0$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,260-3,1210-2,054

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaTucson
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.5 in
Length190.7 in170.3 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.465.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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