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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: $29,265

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $10

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,285

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTucson
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $24,995
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $23,760
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package 2,300       2,850
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 100
Cargo mat   95 95   95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         250
Floor mats         100
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291  
Premium Package 2,088       2,594
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 41
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 80
Cargo mat   78 78   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         226
Floor mats         80
Options (change) 2,780 575 575 480 3,445
Options (change) 2,488 478 478 400 3,097
Destination 895 895 895 895 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $29,275 $32,460 $31,761 $31,875 $29,265
Total Invoice $27,285 $30,125 $29,197 $29,675 $27,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $703
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTucson
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,275$32,460$31,761$31,875$29,265
Adjustments for Features-1,825-3000-3,625-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,450$32,160$31,761$28,250$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,710$4,311$800$0
Total Invoice$27,285$30,125$29,197$29,675$27,682
Adjustments for Features-1,701-2780-3,375-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,584$29,847$29,197$26,300$26,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,263$3,613$716$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTucson
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,100$4,575$4,275$7,900$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$300$0$3,625$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,701-2780-3,375-1,395

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaTucson
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in173.2 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.955.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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