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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: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $3,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $17,300
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $16,699
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Tech Package         2,000
Style Package         2,000
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Tech Package         1,840
Style Package         1,840
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 0 4,000
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 0 3,680
Destination 750 750 750 750 775
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $26,450 $22,075
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $24,770 $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: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,701
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16215/40-18
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$26,450$22,075
Adjustments for Features-4,850-4,850-5,4750-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,450$25,350$26,125$26,450$20,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$3,000$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$24,770$21,154
Adjustments for Features-4,509-4,511-5,0930-1,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,801$23,579$24,302$24,770$20,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,778$2,501$2,969$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side window (one side)    $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app    $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 $25
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$7,725$7,725$8,350$2,875$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$4,850$5,475$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,509-4,511-5,0930-1,054

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaVeloster
Body4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in
Length190.7 in
Width72.1 in
Height57.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested168054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested168054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested158053%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested75034%

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