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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $2,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $17,300
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $16,699
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 2,200 2,000  
Tech Package     2,000
Style Package     2,000
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package 1,960 1,790  
Tech Package     1,840
Style Package     1,840
Options (change) 3,400 3,200 4,000
Options (change) 3,035 2,865 3,680
Destination 695 695 775
Total Price $25,090 $25,870 $22,075
Total Invoice $23,350 $23,930 $21,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $451
Model Year201020102012
ModelOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$25,090$25,870$22,075
Adjustments for Features-1,875-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,215$24,045$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$23,350$23,930$21,154
Adjustments for Features-1,745-1,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,605$22,242$21,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$637$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year201020102012
ModelOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side window (one side)  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,250$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,745-1,6880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaVeloster
Body4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in
Length189.0 in
Width71.1 in
Height58.3 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22510%
Total Not Requested195090%

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